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Program Manager- Technical Publications

On-Site -Cincinnati, Ohio

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Join a Team Where Innovation Meets Impact!

Are you a motivated Program Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact? If so, we'd love to meet you! Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) is looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our growing Technical Publications Division in a full-time, on-site role in Cincinnati, Ohio.

At DTB, you'll work alongside an exceptional team of technical writers, engineers, illustrators, programmers, analysts, logisticians, and data specialists who support some of the nation's most advanced aerospace, defense, and commercial programs. Our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to quality make DTB a place where careers grow and ideas thrive.

Our three divisions-Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems-provide diverse opportunities to collaborate across disciplines while delivering world-class technical documentation, logistics support, training programs, and information systems. Our Technical Services team leverages cutting-edge tools and industry-leading standards, including the evolving S1000D specification, to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.

This is an on-site position located in Cincinnati, OH, where you'll work closely with our customers and DTB team every day. If you enjoy building relationships, leading high-performing teams, and being at the center of meaningful, hands-on projects, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Program Manager to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity. This position is based in Cincinnati, OH, and requires daily in-person attendance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to collaboration, communication, and hands-on engagement with our client, DTB team, and operations. We encourage you to apply if you thrive in a dynamic, in-person work environment and are ready to contribute to impactful projects. You will also be responsible for the following:

Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing resources to successfully complete project goals and objectives while working within the constraints of scope, time, and budget.

• Responsible for risk mitigation, scheduling, earned value, and financial monitoring.
• Utilize project management tools to track planned vs. actual task performance and key milestones.
• Evaluate and assign project work to team members.
• Ensure the programs follow DTB's ISO 9000:2015 procedures and meet or exceed DTB's quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, which include attending client and DTB meetings to communicate project status, successes, or potential pain points
• Capture our customers' expectations to ensure their satisfaction and a successful delivery of their product(s).
• Serve as the lead SME for S1000D specification implementation and compliance.
• Support implementation and configuration of a Common Source Database (CSDB).
• Provide oversight and quality control of S1000D-compliant technical data modules (DMs).
• Collect, analyze, and report documentation quality metrics, including error rates, review cycle times, first pass yield (FPY), compliance scores, and rework levels to support continuous improvement.
• Advise internal teams and customers on best practices for S1000D structuring, authoring, and publishing.
• Train and mentor technical writers and illustrators on S1000D authoring processes and tools.
• Interface with client engineering, logistics, and customer support teams to ensure accurate and maintainable technical content.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have proven successful experience as a Program Manager within a technical publication environment. Additional qualifications include:

• 2 or 4-year degree/or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years' experience in the development of technical publications for commercial or military programs - including SGML/XML tagged data
• Experience with EAGLE Publishing System or equivalent
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and logistics product data
• Must have a thorough understanding of technical documentation specifications S1000D (Issue 4.1 or later preferred)
• Solid technical knowledge/experience with the development of operational, maintenance, IPB, theory, and troubleshooting information/procedures for aircraft or ship systems
• Knowledge of project management principles, planning, and the ability to measure both program and individual job performance
• Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• US Citizenship - Required
• Security Clearance-Active Secret - Required, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. U.S.

Preferred Qualification:

• Turbine Engine experience
• A&P Certification
• Experience with Agile processes
• PMP Certification

As a Dayton T. Brown employee, you can expect a fun working environment that provides security, career advancement, and so much more, such as:

• Tuition reimbursement
• A stable, successful organization
• Innovative work environment
• Advancement potential
• Private medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Profit sharing, 401K with company match!
• Work/Life balance and family values.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - Veterans and Disabled