Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

aerospace, defense, space

ProgramDirector,Space

Moorpark, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Program Director, Space at Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. Skills: Program Director, aerospace, defense, space, customer relationships, program execution, commercial success, leadership, complex programs. Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction. Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders”

What You'll Achieve.

exceptional delivery performance; driving commercial success; growth; profitability; strategic objectives

Industry & Context.

aerospace, defense, space

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries, Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs, commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer needs and business outcomes, Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability, Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

advanced degree

What You'll Do.

Own end-to-end program performance

and customer satisfaction

Serve as the primary customer interface

building trusted relationships with key stakeholders

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and space programs successfully

Drive program execution discipline

and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with business leaders to support growth

and strategic objectives

Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams; Partner with business leaders

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication skills

Process & Methodology

program performance, cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, program execution discipline, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives

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