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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

IT Project Manager

Full-Time
$110k - $130k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Simsbury, CT, USA
In Person
IT OperationsIT Project Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field is required.
  • Five to ten years of experience in project management is required.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches is required.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Planner is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage information technology projects from initiation to closure.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resource allocations.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Track project progress and maintain status reports, dashboards, and documentation.
  • Identify risks and issues, escalate them when appropriate, and assist in mitigation planning.
  • Facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes and action items.
  • Ensure project documentation is complete and maintained according to project management office standards and governance.
  • Monitor project deliverables to ensure alignment with scope and business objectives.
  • Support change management and communication efforts.
  • Assist with vendor coordination and contract tracking as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience working on enterprise resource planning, infrastructure, data and analytics, and similar projects.
  • Exposure to budgeting and financial tracking.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

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GovCon Wire
Jan 27th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. sold assets to Blue Origin, LLC in the amount of $262M on Jul 1st 21'.

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