Program Manager - Cincinnati, OH at Dayton T. Brown, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Job description

• On-Site -Cincinnati, Ohio
• We offer relocation support to ensure a smooth transition for the selected candidate.
• Join a Team Where Innovation Meets Impact!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Technical publications development
• SGML/XML tagged data
• EAGLE Publishing System or equivalent
• S1000D specification
• Microsoft Office applications
• US Citizenship

Preferred

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

Benefits

• 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.