Lead Technical Writer
Full time position, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Lead Technical Writer
This lead technical writer will be responsible for creating and updating user documentation for an enterprise software product in various media including PDF and on-line help for a global provider of risk management, security information and event management products.
Requirements:
Experience producing technical documents for software and hardware.
Proven ability in mentoring and leading writing teams.
Technical background in data networking.
Experience producing release notes.
Able to manage aggressive project schedules and deadlines.
Team player attitude.
Ability to multitask
Experience developing Help systems.
Experience manipulating screen captures and graphics.
A degree in technical communications or equivalent experience.
Experience in using and enforcing style guides to prepare content that conforms to documentation standards
Expertise in editing or reviewing technical documentation and enforcing strict writing guidelines
Familiarity with source file repositories such as SVN
Experience in working with geographically distributed teams
Proven expertise in estimating documentation effort and planning documentation deliverables
Experience working with training to coordinate information.
Required Skills:
At least 6 years technical writing experience.
Strong team management & leadership aptitude
Strong technical aptitude.
Expertise with FrameMaker, Adobe Suite of products, and on-line Help systems.
Flexible, able to adapt to changing requirements, scope, and schedule.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
please send resume to cphenegar@bksinc.com