Program Manager - Cincinnati, OH

dtb; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Private medical, vision, and dental保险

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a technical publications team in Cincinnati, OH. This on-site role supports aerospace, defense, and commercial programs, coordinating writers, engineers, illustrators, and data specialists.

You'll drive planning, risk management, and schedule adherence while ensuring ISO 9000:2015 compliance and strong client relationships. S1000D implementation and CSDB configuration are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven program management experience in a technical publication environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, 3D models and logistics product data.
• Strong understanding of S1000D (Issue 4.1+ preferred).
• Solid knowledge of PM principles, planning and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve goals within scope, time, and budget.
• Manage risk, scheduling, earned value, and financial monitoring.
• Lead SME for S1000D implementation and CSDB configuration.
• Provide oversight of S1000D-compliant data modules and quality metrics.

Skills

S1000D knowledge

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

2- or 4-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EAGLE Publishing System

Job description

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:

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