Program Manager of Technical Development

The posting, as Dlb Associates wrote it

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Program Manager of Technical Development
Position Location: Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major US airport.

JOB SUMMARY
The Program Manager of Technical Development is responsible for the technical quality, standards, and capability of the Field Services workforce. This role ensures that commissioning execution is technically rigorous and consistent across all projects and sites — not dependent on the expertise of specific individuals — by developing field competency, owning technical standards and SOPs, and driving continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

The Program Manager of Technical Development partners directly with the Program Manager – Projects and Program Manager – People verticals and reports to the Associate Director, providing the technical input that informs staffing readiness, delivery risk, and training investment decisions across the program.

This role's primary objective is to ensure the technical execution of commissioning work is correct, consistent, and scalable across all Field Services programs, and to build a workforce technically capable of handling complex systems and abnormal conditions without dependency on a small group of senior experts.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Own Technical Standards and Processes (30%)

• Develop, implement, and maintain commissioning SOPs, workflows, templates, and client programmatic requirements across all programs
• Ensure consistent application of technical standards across all active projects and sites; monitor compliance and address deviations proactively
• Own the technical onboarding process for new projects and programs: ensure workflows are integrated, client-specific requirements are documented, and field teams are trained prior to execution
• Maintain a centralized, accessible repository of technical processes, deliverables, and field insights
• Provide technical input on proposals and scope reviews to ensure execution approach, staffing qualifications, and deliverable commitments are technically sound

Develop Field Capability and Competency (25%)

• Identify technical skill gaps across the workforce and develop structured plans to close them through training, mentoring, and field coaching
• Deliver or coordinate onsite technical training, hands-on instruction, an

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ensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)

• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.