Robert Half
Robert Half is hiring: IT Technical Writer in West Des Moines
Robert Half, West Des Moines, IA, US
Job Description
Job Description
We are in search of an IT Technical Writer based in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity in the IT industry. As an IT Technical Writer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the precise and clear documentation and governance needs of our Workflow Automation and Value Enhancement program.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as business analysts, architects, developers, and project managers to gather and clarify information related to processes and systems
• Develop and maintain document templates and tools to enhance consistency and usability
• Create, edit, and maintain technical and process documentation such as user guides, standard operating procedures, design specifications, and governance frameworks
• Use existing platforms like SharePoint and Confluence to create and maintain a central document repository, ensuring proper version control
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing organized and up-to-date documentation
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline documentation processes and improve governance practices
• Perform periodic reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, relevance, and adherence to governance policies
• Actively participate in meetings, capturing detailed notes and turning them into formalized documentation for stakeholders
• Ensure all documentation aligns with the program’s governance standards and is stored in appropriate repositories.• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT Technical Writer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is required.
• Proven track record of conducting audits and understanding corporate governance.
• Ability to create comprehensive and detailed design documents.
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical design documents.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to document complex technical information.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as business analysts, architects, developers, and project managers to gather and clarify information related to processes and systems
• Develop and maintain document templates and tools to enhance consistency and usability
• Create, edit, and maintain technical and process documentation such as user guides, standard operating procedures, design specifications, and governance frameworks
• Use existing platforms like SharePoint and Confluence to create and maintain a central document repository, ensuring proper version control
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing organized and up-to-date documentation
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline documentation processes and improve governance practices
• Perform periodic reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, relevance, and adherence to governance policies
• Actively participate in meetings, capturing detailed notes and turning them into formalized documentation for stakeholders
• Ensure all documentation aligns with the program’s governance standards and is stored in appropriate repositories.• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT Technical Writer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is required.
• Proven track record of conducting audits and understanding corporate governance.
• Ability to create comprehensive and detailed design documents.
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical design documents.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to document complex technical information.