Program Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 118,997 - 126,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead the Technical Publications division at our Cincinnati, Ohio site. This on-site role focuses on delivering high‑quality documentation for aerospace, defense, and commercial programs.

You will direct cross‑functional teams, ensure S1000D compliance, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while driving continuous improvement in documentation processes and data integrity.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has proven Program Manager experience in a technical publications environment.
Minimum 2- or 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years in technical publications for commercial or military programs with SGML/XML tagging.

Responsibilities

Lead the Technical Publications team to deliver high‑quality documentation for aerospace, defense, and commercial programs.
Ensure S1000D compliance and ISO 9000:2015 procedures.
Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and metrics; maintain client relationships.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

S1000D knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

S1000D tooling

EAGLE Publishing System

CSDB experience

Microsoft Office

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!

Program Manager- Technical Publications

On-Site -Cincinnati, Ohio

We offer relocation support to ensure a smooth transition for the selected candidate.

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.