At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description EBAD seeks an accomplished professional for the position of Program Lead, reporting to a Program Manger. Job Summary: The Program Lead works under the guidance of the Program Manager to internally plan, manage, and report on the progress of routine and/or follow-on production orders while being the primary point of contact for external customers. The Program Lead works with the assigned program team to resolve schedule issues and maximize results in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and cost. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides leadership and responsibility for the achievement of delivery milestones Sets customer expectations Serves as the customer point of contact for routine updates Anticipates and advises the customer on status Facilitates internal & external communication Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on the contractual commitments Performs project planning and kick-off Maintains accurate program schedules for assigned programs Tracks and reports project status / performance (internal reporting / program reviews) Advises Program Manager on significant commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues Requirements: The successful candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in the field of project management or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Desired Skills: Team communication Customer interaction Leadership and team building Business management Strong interpersonal and written communication Proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Project, Word, and Excel) Compensation: Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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 Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges. 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.