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Program Manager - Warfighter Segment

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Graham, KYFull-time$125–175K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$125–175K/yr
Location
Graham, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Program Manager for its Warfighter market segment, located in Simsbury, Connecticut or Graham, Kentucky. The role supports strategy and execution for a portfolio of defense products and serves as the primary external customer contact, with responsibility for delivery, quality, and cost results.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredEnglish, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredProgram Management, requiredProject Management, requiredFinancial Concepts, requiredManufacturing Concepts, requiredRoot Cause Analysis, requiredCorrective Action, requiredSix Sigma, requiredLean Manufacturing, requiredContinuous Improvement, requiredOrdnance and Explosives, nice to haveMilitary Service, nice to have

Qualifications

8+ Years Experience, requiredBachelor's in Technical or Business Discipline, requiredMBA, nice to havePMP Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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

EBAD seeks a Program Manager supporting our Warfighter market segment. This position is located in Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY and reports to the General Manager WF.

The Program Manager will support the strategy and execution of a portfolio of defense products, sold to domestic and international customers. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for external customers and is responsible for maximizing results in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and is responsible for the achievement of delivery milestones

Serves as the customer point of contact

Anticipates and advises the customer on status

Facilitates internal & external communication

Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on 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 Segment Director on commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues

Work with Business Development Managers in identifying & capturing new program opportunities

Participate in and lead elements of strategic initiatives across the product segment

Requirements:

BS in a technical or business discipline

8+ years of experience, in the Aerospace and Defense industry in functions such as technical sales, project engineering, business administration and/or program management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.

Solid understand of Program and Project Management.

Fundamental knowledge of financial concepts such as sales, gross margin, operating income, balance sheets, and working capital.

Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as root cause & corrective action, six sigma, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

MBA

Prior ordnance and explosives background

Military service experience

PMP certification

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated yearly wage range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual 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 r ace, r eligion, color, s ex, age, disability, s exual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ107796

How this job compares

Set against the 10,718 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$125–175K/yr
  • Kentucky median$104–189K/yr89 salary ranges
  • US median$120–201K/yr8,536 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is close to the Kentucky median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 110 open Program Manager jobs in Kentucky and 10,718 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,196 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,216 of the 10,718 open Program Manager jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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