Integrated Product Team Leader

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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.

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