San Jose, CA, 95115, USA
9 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Technical Writing
**About Us:** Automation Anywhere is a leader in AI-powered process automation that puts AI to work across organizations. The company’s Automation Success Platform is powered with specialized AI, generative AI and offers process discovery, RPA, end-to-end process orchestration, document processing, and analytics, with a security and governance-first approach. Automation Anywhere empowers organizations worldwide to unleash productivity gains, drive innovation, improve customer service and accelerate business growth. The company is guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through AI-powered automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com **Our opportunity:** Are you passionate about making complex technology accessible? We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Technical Writing to lead a team dedicated to creating clear, compelling, and user-friendly documentation. In this role, you'll shape the strategy, development, and delivery of high-quality content that helps our customers successfully build and deploy AI agents on our automation platform. Your work will span our entire product ecosystem—from detailed API documentation to intuitive in-product guides—ensuring users have the knowledge they need to succeed. Join us and help drive the future of AI-powered automation! **Who you’ll report to:** This role will report to our VP, UX Design and Documentation **Location:** Hybrid role with regular onsite work at our San Jose, CA office required **You will make an impact by being responsible for:** + **Leading and mentoring:** Managing a team of talented technical writers, fostering their growth and development through coaching, feedback, and performance management + **Developing and implementing a content strategy:** Defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for our technical documentation, ensuring alignment with product releases, marketing initiatives, and customer needs + **Overseeing all aspects of documentation creation:** Guiding the team in planning, writing, editing, and publishing a wide range of content, including; product and API documentation, in-product guides, walkthroughs, and tutorials + **Driving content excellence:** Establishing and enforcing style guides, quality standards, and content governance processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across all documentation + **Championing user-centered design:** Advocating for the user experience in all aspects of documentation, ensuring content is accessible, engaging, and effective in helping users achieve their goals + **Collaborating cross-functionally:** Partnering closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and customer support to gather information, understand user needs, and ensure documentation is aligned with product development cycles + **Measuring and analyzing content effectiveness:** Tracking key metrics to assess the impact of documentation on user engagement, product adoption, and support costs + **Staying ahead of the curve:** Continuously researching and evaluating new tools, technologies, and industry best practices to improve content quality and team efficiency **You will be a great fit if you have:** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technical Communication, Computer Science, Business, or a related field + 10+ years of overall work experience, with at least 8+ years in technical writing + 3+ years in a leadership role, with proven experience managing and mentoring a team of writers + Familiar with AI concepts, technologies, and applications + Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail + Experience with API documentation and developer tools + Significant experience working with a product engagement solution (e.g. Pendo, Walkme) + Familiarity with content management systems, authoring tools and product engagement platforms + Understanding of user-centered design principles + Experience in a fast-paced startup environment a plus + Experience with video tutorials or interactive learning experiences a plus **You excel in these key competencies:** + Passion for AI and a desire to contribute to the growth of a cutting-edge technology company + Strategic vision with the ability to execute and drive measurable impact + Strong leadership and people management skills, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across global teams + Adaptability and problem-solving mindset to navigate complex business challenges + Ability to influence and inspire teams while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment The base salary range for this position in California, New York, and Washington is $175,000 – $190,000 and outside of those locations is $165,000 – 180,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits. **Ready to Revolutionize Work? Join Us.** This is an opportunity to work with a global, passionate team pioneering technology that’s redefining the way people work, everywhere. Join us and discover the many ways that you can have an impact, achieve your potential, and go be great. **Job Segment OR Key Words:** technical writing, leadership, AI concepts, API documentation, content management \#LI-JS1 **Benefits and perks you’ll appreciate:** + Flexible work schedule / remote roles + Unlimited Personal Time Off + 12 holidays off per year + 4 days volunteer time off per year + 4 company “Achievement” days off per year + Variety of health care and well-being benefits + Paid family/parental leave + We are a designated “Best Place to Work” for 2 years in a row! Learn more here (https://www.automationanywhere.com/company/press-room/fortune-media-and-great-place-work-name-automation-anywhere-2023-fortune-best) + Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America 2023 – Learn more here (https://www.automationanywhere.com/company/press-room/automation-anywhere-ranks-14th-newsweeks-list-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-2023) Automation Anywhere is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email recruiting@automationanywhere.com. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any @automationanywhere.com email address, whether submitted by an individual or by an agency, will not be eligible for an agency fee. **Automation Anywhere is a leader in AI-powered process automation that puts AI to work across organizations. The company’s Automation Success Platform is powered with specialized AI, generative AI and offers process discovery, RPA, end-to-end process orchestration, document processing, and analytics, with a security and governance-first approach. Automation Anywhere empowers organizations worldwide to unleash productivity gains, drive innovation, improve customer service and accelerate business growth. The company is guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through AI-powered automation. Learn more at** **www.automationanywhere.com** Equal Opportunity Employer Automation Anywhere is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V. We want to have the best available persons in every job. We will not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin and ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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