Technical Publications Manager

Technical Publications Manager

11143">Technical Publications Manager


Job Code :11143
Division :AAG - CSO Irvine
Location :Irvine CA US 92618

% of Travel Required :10-20%
Job Type :Full Time
Career Level :Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education :Bachelor's Degree
Category :Aerospace/Aviation/Defense
Job Description :
SUMMARY

Responsible for team leadership, projects and resources of
an administrative area that includes more than one area of
specialization or performs a centralized function.
Typically a mid-management level at a medium to smaller
size division or may be over a single function that
requires significant staffing and coordination at a large
division.

Functional areas within administration include:

Finance: general and specialized accounting (e.g. cost or
tax accounting); audit; financial analysis and budgeting;
payroll; and related areas.

Human Resources: staffing; employee relations; affirmative
action; compensation and benefits; training and
development; and related areas.

Information Systems: computer operations; application
development and support; systems analysis; technical and
computer equipment support; telecommunications; database
administration; network analysis; and related areas.

Marketing/Contracts: contract administration; cost
estimating; market research; product marketing; and
related
areas.

Communications: audio-visual; graphics; public and media
relations.

LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS

I. Complexity
Develops plans and schedules for team(s) to ensure
achievement of goals over an extended time period.
Coordinates activities and provides leadership to team
members assigned to performing a portion of a major
project or to multiple business/customer areas. Ensures
integration with related teams or interdependent
functions. Organizes the structure of the team(s) and may
redirect the objectives of the team, or other team
leaders,in order to achieve organizational goals or meet
customer requirements.

II. Impact
Recommends and implements systems or methods to improve
the effective operation of the administrative unit or
team. Prepares recommendations to the division leadership
team regarding policies and procedures. Relates
effectively to people at many levels in the organization
including external contacts with government agencies,
customers, and business/service providers.

(08/08/2008)
Job Requirements :







BS degree in Business Administration or a similar
discipline, and professional level experience of six or
more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described
role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.

Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more
years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or
programs in a team environment.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in
producing results and meeting organizational objectives.
Capable of assessing and developing individual and team
skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain
enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a
role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Effective interpersonal communications skills; attentive
to customer and team member needs.

Thorough knowledge of administrative specialty area,
general business systems and practices, and division
products and operations.

Offer Relocation :Yes
Other Skills :Equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.



Position Summary:

Provides leadership of aftermarket Technical Publications Department and staff. Work with OEM, Customer Support program management and technical engineering to establish and status technical publications projects and priority. Responsible for team leadership, projects and resources of an administrative area that includes more than one area of specialization or performs a centralized function. Typically a mid-management level at a medium to smaller size division or may be over a single function that requires significant staffing and coordination at a large division.





Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership to Technical Publications team. Responsible for managing and mentoring staff.

2. Work with Program Management and Engineering to establish and status technical publication projects and priority.

3. Prepare and monitor schedules and financial status to meet contractual and project requirements.

4. Ensure high quality, on-time delivery of technical publication documents to customers.

5. Manage the cost effective execution of technical publication subcontracts.

6. Travel may be required to customer and/or other Parker sites (10%).



Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering and/or related discipline.

2. 8+ years of increasingly responsible project/program management experience and 2+ years proven competency in leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment. Previous staff management experience desired.

3. Knowledge of aerospace products required; preferably flight control, fuel, hydraulic and/or engine components.

4. Prefer technical writing work experience with knowledge of ATA 100, iSpec 2200, S1000D, S2000M.

5. Proficient in MS Office - Excel, Word, Access.