Technical Documentation Manager

FI270 Valmet Flow Control Oy; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Technical Documentation Manager in Vantaa to own the lifecycle of technical documentation for Flow Control products. You will coordinate inputs from Product Management, R&D and other stakeholders to deliver accurate, up-to-date manuals, bulletins and safety documents.

The role requires strong communication, experience with documentation management systems, and the ability to work across functions in a global, multilingual environment. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience creating, managing, and developing technical documentation such as manuals and bulletins.
• Experience with documentation management systems, version control, publishing processes, and translation workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to drive improvements and practical solutions.
• Fluent in English; Finnish language skills highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle management of IMO documentation, technical bulletins, safety manuals, and other product documentation.
• Coordinate documentation activities for new product launches with Product Management and R&D.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Service, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support customers and business needs.
• Manage publishing and translation processes with external partners and internal SMEs.
• Drive continuous development of documentation processes, tools, terminology management, and content reuse.

Skills

Technical documentation

Stakeholder mgmt

English proficiency

Finnish proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Documentation management system

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Valmet is a global leader in flow control solutions and services. Our valves, pumps and valve automation technologies are known for quality, reliability and highest safety. Our customers operate in pulp, paper and board industry, mining and metals, chemicals, refining, energy and many other process industries. With our market-leading expertise, products and services we are committed to bring our customer's business forward.

Join us as a Technical Documentation Manager in Vantaa and take ownership of the lifecycle of technical documentation supporting Flow Control products. You will work globally across the organization, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and ensure that documentation is accurate, clear, easy to understand and available when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-directed professional who enjoys driving improvements, solving problems, and creating lasting impact.

Your responsibilities

Own the lifecycle management of IMO documentation, technical bulletins, safety manuals, and other product documentation, ensuring content remains accurate, up to date, and aligned with product changes and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate documentation activities for new product launches by working closely with Product Management and R&D to collect technical input, define requirements, and ensure documentation is delivered according to project schedules.

Collaborate across the organization with Marketing Communications, Sales, Service, Customer Support, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure documentation supports both customer needs and business objectives.

Manage publishing and translation processes, working with external partners and internal subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and availability of multilingual documentation.

Drive the continuous development of documentation processes, tools, terminology management, and content reuse practices to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience.

Ensure documentation quality and compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements, directives, and certification needs, while supporting audits and regulatory reviews when required.

Expectations for you

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant technical field. 4+ years of experience creating, managing, and developing technical documentation, such as user manuals, maintenance instructions, technical bulletins, or similar technical content.

A good understanding of industrial equipment, such as valves, actuators, positioners, or other engineered products, and can translate complex technical information into clear and user-friendly documentation.

Experience with documentation management systems, version control practices, publishing processes, and translation workflows.

You are a strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders across functions and organizational levels and build strong relationships throughout the business.

You are self-directed, development-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership while driving improvements and solving challenges proactively.

You perform well under pressure, can manage multiple priorities, and focus on finding practical solutions to problems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Finnish. Some travelling is required as part of the role.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively across the entire organization.

You combine a structured and self-directed way of working with a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy developing processes, tools, and ways of working.

You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and can remain focused on finding solutions when challenges arise.

Your ability to build trust, influence without direct authority, and connect technical experts with business needs will be essential.

We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles, practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

An opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and international environment where your expertise directly supports product success and customer experience. You will have a central role connecting multiple teams and contributing to the continuous development of documentation practices.

We value development-minded professionals, provide modern tools, and support both personal and professional growth.

Additional information

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free workplace.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.

We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team and lead the way with us!

http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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