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Program Manager- Technical Publications

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On-Site -Cincinnati, Ohio

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If you're ready for the challenge of working for a dynamic organization, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity for a Program Manager to join our growing Technical Publications Division. Our three divisions, Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, make DTB a diverse and welcoming place to work and thrive.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. brings together a multidisciplinary team of technical writers, illustrators, engineers, programmers, analysts, logisticians, and data specialists to deliver world-class technical documentation, information systems, training programs, and logistics data support services.

Our Technical Services team utilizes the most up-to-date and appropriate software and systems to undertake and complete your project. We know current documentation standards and specifications, including the ever-evolving S1000D specification.

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. Remote work or telecommuting is not authorized for this role. 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