Integrated Product Team Leader

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