Documentation Manager

Job Description

As part of the Technical Communication team, you will be based in India Bangalore and will be in charge of managing the Technical Communication assets for Schneider Electric-Energy Management Power Systems Line of Business which are mainly: Standard assets: Instruction sheets, User guides, Installation guides, Quick Start Guides, Catalogs Digital assets: 3D pictures, 3D CADs, technical videos for several support (web, mobile devices,) You will synchronize with project teams to define the scope of documents to deliver. Then, together with LoB marketing and Engineering, you will propose the structure and content of the document and you will manage external vendors for the design of each asset. This position will supervise activities on a worldwide scale, managing a portfolio of Schneider Electric offers and components. The job requires mainly: Strong capabilities to structure and present technical information Skills in project management and People management (rigorous, synthetic ) High interest for the digital technologies, and more specifically for the digital technical publication Spirit of initiative to propose innovative methods, process, technologies, and tools. Localization India Bangalore Scope of responsibility Schneider Electric, Energy Management Business Unit, Power Systems Line of Business Responsibilities Technical Documentation Management: Technical Assets Management: Process Improvement: Team and Contractor Management Quality Control: Profile Ideally a bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with additional education in technical writing At least 10 years experience as a Technical writer 3-5 years in leading and managing a team Ability to explain complex, technically demanding products in easily understandable language, illustrations and animations/videos Reviewing and editing of technical documentation experience Ability to plan, manage and control several parallel projects, experience in Project Management Experience with standard office software, authoring & desktop publishing tools and project management software Understanding of hardware and software development methodology, e.g. agile approach Strong communication skills. Positive and open attitude, flexibility. Collaborative working style, team-player