Manager Technical Publications

MyCareernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Technical Publications Manager to oversee their technical documentation teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing writing teams, strong proficiency in technical tools, and a relevant educational background. Key responsibilities include resource planning, budget management, and driving improvements within the department. This role offers a chance to innovate processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technical writing teams in a regulated documentation environment.
• 3+ years of experience using a component content management system (CCMS) for structured authoring.
• Proficiency in DITA XML standards, shared content architecture, and authoring optimized for translation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management for resource planning and prioritization of technical documentation.
• Plan and assign documentation requests to the technical publication team.
• Manage the technical publications budget for document translations.

Skills

Managing technical writing teams

Component content management systems (CCMS)

DITA XML standards

Creating and editing technical images

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience in Technical Publications

Master's degree with 7+ years in Technical Publications

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Management for annual and ad‑hoc resource planning and prioritization of technical documentation, to support new product launches and on‑market product updates/upgrades at global level.
• Plan, schedule, assign documentation requests to the technical publication team; oversee completion timeliness and compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Manage the technical publications budget for document translations.
• Manage vendors relationship to guarantee quality and cost effectiveness of translations.
• Directly prepare and complete technical documentation as needed.
• Drive improvements and innovation within the department and between departments with regards to processes, tools, quality, productivity, turnaround time, cost of technical documentation, leveraging Danaher Business System.
• Oversee talent development of the technical writing team.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience managing technical writing teams in a regulated documentation environment
• 3+ years of experience using a component content management system (CCMS) for structured authoring
• Proficiency in DITA XML standards, shared content architecture, and authoring optimized for translation workflows
• 3+ years of experience creating, editing, and organizing technical images for publication
• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator for technical documentation production
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, formatting, and content integration

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Vasont's Inspire Component Content Management System.
• Working in the Medical Diagnostics field or other highly regulated environment.

Education:

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience in Technical Publications OR Master's degree with 7+ years in Technical Publications