The Planet Group
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Technical Writer
Posted: 09/28/2022
2022-09-28
2022-12-08
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 517587-1
Country: United States
Is job remote?: No
Job Description
This role will be hybrid and it is expected that the candidate will be onsite at least 2-3 days a week.
KEY AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY:
12 Months
• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
• Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides
• Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
• Create and maintain all documentation associated with the project
• Ensure business inclusion throughout the management of the project schedule, project decision making, training, etc
• Working with internal teams on documenting business requirements
• Writing easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, standard procedures, user guides
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
OTHER PERSONAL OR GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Proven experience working effectively in a matrix organization and ability to collaborate effectively across geographies
• Proven working experience in technical writing of documentation that supports (SDLC)
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical and business concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Excellent written skills in English
• A knowledge of Panaya Software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• Integrate process, people, quality and commitment-centric approach to getting work done.
• Drive for high quality and ability to collaborate with other stakeholders to achieve high goals
• Ability to work with different cross-functional stakeholders to establish and ensure a reliable and productive working relationship
• Competent presenter. Able to lead meetings and confidently present information to peers and leaders
• Demonstrate empathy and active listening; provide opportunities for open discussion with employees and customers
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
KEY AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY:
12 Months
• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
• Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides
• Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
• Create and maintain all documentation associated with the project
• Ensure business inclusion throughout the management of the project schedule, project decision making, training, etc
• Working with internal teams on documenting business requirements
• Writing easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, standard procedures, user guides
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
OTHER PERSONAL OR GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Proven experience working effectively in a matrix organization and ability to collaborate effectively across geographies
• Proven working experience in technical writing of documentation that supports (SDLC)
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical and business concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Excellent written skills in English
• A knowledge of Panaya Software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• Integrate process, people, quality and commitment-centric approach to getting work done.
• Drive for high quality and ability to collaborate with other stakeholders to achieve high goals
• Ability to work with different cross-functional stakeholders to establish and ensure a reliable and productive working relationship
• Competent presenter. Able to lead meetings and confidently present information to peers and leaders
• Demonstrate empathy and active listening; provide opportunities for open discussion with employees and customers
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
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