Technical Publications Lead — Team Leadership & Strategy

FTI; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) in Olathe, KS seeks a Technical Publications Lead to guide a team of writers and coordinate with key business areas. The role blends leadership with strategic planning to ensure clear, consistent, and correct publications.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, deductive reasoning, and a commitment to safety, with experience in technical writing and topic-based authoring. Onsite work supports a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater preferred or 10+ years industry experience.
• 8+ years’ industry experience preferred.
• Must have deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills with ability to apply structure to problems and produce sensible solutions.
• Familiar with MS Office applications, Smartsheet, Adobe, and exposure or experience with topic-based authoring.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, construction industry practices, and renewable energy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves technical documentation strategies, including style guides, content architecture, workflows, and more.
• Builds a team of confident, skilled, and engaged team members.
• Prioritizes documentation tasks in alignment with roadmaps and business requirements.
• Becomes a point of contact for internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Oversees editorial review process and provides 1:1 training for technical writers.
• Interfaces frequently with the technical publications manager on strategy and day-to-day operations.
• Participates in and suggests continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Smartsheet

Adobe

Topic-based authoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Adobe

Job description

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) in Olathe, KS seeks a Technical Publications Lead to guide a team of writers and coordinate with key business areas. The role blends leadership with strategic planning to ensure clear, consistent, and correct publications.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, deductive reasoning, and a commitment to safety, with experience in technical writing and topic-based authoring. Onsite work supports a healthy work-life balance.