Global Manager - Technical Documentation

Join a pioneering global leader at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing, revolutionising the way technical information supports complex products worldwide. This is your chance to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of technical documentation on a global scale.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent pension scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programmes

About your next employer
A recognised global powerhouse operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector, this company boasts a diverse portfolio across multiple product lines with a strong commitment to innovation. With a sizable international footprint and a collaborative culture, they work with cutting-edge technologies and maintain a dedicated team across engineering, R&D, and production departments. The role reports to the GLOBAL Engineering Services & Configuration Management team, and you'll be part of a thriving, forward-thinking organisation that values leadership and continuous improvement.

About you

• Background in Technical Communication, Engineering, or relevant field
• Experience in technical documentation or product information management
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience working with complex mechanical or electromechanical products desirable
• Strong knowledge of documentation standards, CMS, structured authoring (DITA/XML), and digital publishing platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Capable of managing cross-functional projects and external vendor relationships

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a global team dedicated to creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Define and execute a multi-channel documentation strategy, embracing print, digital, and interactive platforms
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Regulatory, and IT to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance
• Drive the adoption of structured authoring tools and reusable content practices
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance quality and efficiency
• Manage external vendors and translation partners, ensuring consistency across all documentation

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Benefits:
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