Integrated Product Team Leader

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 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 make   day-to-day execution   and prioritization   decisions   Lead cross - functional integrated product teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance   and drive alignment   to meet project commitments Develop and   drive   executable project plans, schedules, and milestones aligned to customer requirements and   business   objectives Lead cost, schedule, and   technical   trade decisions within program scope, escalating when impacts exceed defined thresholds Partner with Program Managers to align   scope,   execution, customer expectations, and contractual requirements , escalating   when outside defined thresholds Drive execution   through   the Ensign Bickford Operating System , establishing   operating cadence and visual management   to manage risk, schedule, and cost Hold cross - functional teams accountable to commitments and   drive   on- time deliver y   Identify risks and issues,   implement   mitigation plans, and drive closure to   protect   cost and schedule   Own project cost performance   from estimate to execution, including modeling, budgeting,   and   recovery   actions   Drive   cost   variance identification and corrective action to m eet   financial targets   Provide clear visibility into   project status, risks, cost performance, and recovery plans , e scalating issues with recommended solutions to maintain delivery commitments   Lead structured problem - solving   and continuous improvement (Kaizen) to eliminate   root cause s   and improve   execution   performance   Contribute to   proposal development ,   owning execution planning inputs and   ensuring   scope, cost,   and   schedule s   are executable   and incorporate risk appropriately   Ensure effective transition of projects from development to production with   cross-functional   alignment   Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, statement of work, and internal processes   Capture   lessons learned and   implement   improvements to strengthen future project execution   Requirements and Education   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering   or 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 structured   problem solving   methodologies   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.