Information Developer /Sr. Technical Writer (Remote)

Information Developer /Sr. Technical Writer (Remote)

Title: Information Developer /Sr. Technical Writer (Remote)
Location: United States

Analyzes customer information requirements and product specifications to define technical content strategy and plan. Designs and develops written and/or visual product-related information - hard copy, web - (e.g., user/configuration/troubleshooting guides), and online information (interactive demos, help systems) integrated into product, for a variety of audiences (end user, system administrators, internal support engineers, product developers, training developers). Codes, builds, compiles, and tests online information and/or sets-up, loads and tests systems hardware to create information deliverables and provide feedback on ease of use and user interfaces to product development. As customer advocate, helps define/refine product requirements. Develops standards and style documents and templates, scripts, style sheets, and script and graphic libraries to ensure common look and feel. Interfaces with cross-functional areas as a member of the product development team, such as marketing, test, support, and manufacturing. Collaborates with or acts as advocate of Human Factors/User Centered Design professional.

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to complex business issues, and is regarded as a subject matter expert both internally and externally. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. May provide expertise to functional teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Develops guidelines and procedures to set future precedent and direction. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies.


Education and Experience Required:
* Typically a First Level University degree in Technical Communications, ComputerScience or related technical/communications field and a minimum of 6 years related experience or an Advanced University degree and a minimum of 4-6 years experience or equivalent.
* Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of tools and technologies to support multiple technologies.
* Represents company in professional associations, e.g.,STC, ASM-SIGDOC, IEEE, technology standards committees such as DocBook Standards Committee.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Knowledge expert for multiple products within a technology.
* Creates information strategy for a technology.
* Designs, develops and maintains highly complex technical information for multiple audiences.
* Participates in multiple projects concurrently.
* Leads other Information Developers for complex projects.
* May manage multiple, complex projects with the responsibility for overseeing outsource vendors.
* Expert use of XML authoring tool and Content Management System preferred.
* Related knowledge of Usability/Human Factors preferred.

Critical Competencies to Drive Business Results:

Core Technical Leadership (Expert)
Contributions have visible technical impact on key elements of an HP business, strategic direction, improving time-to-market, cost reduction, or unmet customer needs.

Stakeholder Negotiation/Commitment Building (Technical)
Effectively collaborates, builds relationships and influences team members to work towards common goals.

Mentoring
Provides mentoring and guidance to peers and lower level employees.

Technical Breadth/Depth (Expert)
Commands persuasive depth of knowledge in a key technology.

Customer-Centric Focus
Ensures that a positive customer experience informs both the approach to work, the quality demonstrated, and the endpoint for measuring success.

Thought Leadership
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