What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Product Team Leader position at Ensign-Bickford Industries?
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
Job Description
Integrated Product Team Leader
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company
This role is based on site in one of our facilities.
Job Description
The Integrated Product Team Leader is responsible for leading cross functional teams in the execution of development and production projects. This role reports into Engineering and is accountable for delivering projects against cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
The IPT Leader serves as the execution owner of assigned projects and operates in close partnership with Program Managers to translate customer requirements and demand into executable plans and delivered outcomes.
This role requires ownership of execution, strong cross functional leadership, disciplined operating cadence, and the ability to drive accountability across a matrixed organization.
Roles and Responsibilities
Own full lifecycle execution of assigned projects(scope, schedule, cost, and risk) with authority to makeday-to-day executionand prioritizationdecisions
Lead cross-functional integrated product teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and financeand drive alignmentto meet project commitments
Develop anddriveexecutable project plans, schedules, and milestones aligned to customer requirements andbusinessobjectives
Lead cost, schedule, andtechnicaltrade decisions within program scope, escalating when impacts exceed defined thresholds
Partner with Program Managers to alignscope,execution, customer expectations, and contractual requirements, escalatingwhen outside defined thresholds
Drive executionthroughthe Ensign Bickford Operating System, establishingoperating cadence and visual managementto manage risk, schedule, and cost
Hold cross-functional teams accountable to commitments anddriveon-time delivery
Identify risks and issues,implementmitigation plans, and drive closure toprotectcost and schedule
Own project cost performancefrom estimate to execution, including modeling, budgeting,andrecoveryactions
Drivecostvariance identification and corrective action to meetfinancial targets
Provide clear visibility intoproject status, risks, cost performance, and recovery plans, escalating issues with recommended solutions to maintain delivery commitments
Lead structured problem-solvingand continuous improvement (Kaizen) to eliminateroot causesand improveexecutionperformance
Contribute toproposal development,owning execution planning inputs andensuringscope, cost,andschedulesare executableand incorporate risk appropriately
Ensure effective transition of projects from development to production withcross-functionalalignment
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, statement of work, and internal processes
Capturelessons learned andimplementimprovements to strengthen future project execution
Requirements and Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineeringor related technical discipline
5 to 10 years of experience in engineering, project execution, or operations within a complex manufacturing environment such as aerospace or defense
Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and scope for projects
Experience developing cost estimates, establishing cost baselines, and managing project budgets
Proven ability to lead cross functional teams without direct authority and drive accountability to commitments
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project performance data and drive corrective actions
Effective communication skills with the ability to engage across functions and levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in both development and production project environments
Familiarity with lean principles, visual management, and structuredproblem solvingmethodologies
Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts including cost and schedule development
Understanding of financial management concepts including forecasting, estimate at completion, and variance analysis
Experience operating within structured execution systems such as EBOS
Additional Information
10%travel may be required
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.