Technical Writer

OverviewThe Technical Writer & Project Manager will be responsible for supporting new product development for electromechanical products within the Industrial Division by writing technical documentation and managing projects.The individual will work with a broader team of engineers, service technicians, program managers, subject matter experts, etc. to create documents such as Installation and Operations Manuals, Service and Maintenance Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Datasheets, etc. for battery energy storage systems (BESS), lithium batteries, chargers and related products. This documentation will include descriptions of the basic product operating principles, the necessary tools, spare parts, consumable supplies, technical specifications, and procedures required to complete the equipment maintenance interventions.The successful candidate will also manage new product development projects in line with the company procedures and best practices, on projects ranging from small incremental product improvements, to large new product development projects impacting multiple departments and stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesTechnical WritingGather and organize technical information from drawings and manuals to develop standard documentation, including product manuals, operating manuals, service and maintenance manuals, etc.Documents need to be written to explain technical information in a way that is understandable to a non-technical audienceDocuments need to communicate complex concepts concisely with high technical accuracyAs needed, documents should include a bill of materials for spare parts and consumablesCoordinate efforts with Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, supervisors, subject matter experts, and operators to gather data for documentation and to identify activities improvement opportunitiesProactively informs managers on assignments status, issues or concerns, including issues of scope, and scheduleProject ManagementTo take responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects in line with agreed Start of Production (SOP)/ Commercialization dateCreate and maintain a feasible timeline that achieves the goals of the project and will be used to drive project execution on timeTo ensure Key Performance Indicators and Project Performance Metrics for the project are scoped and maintained with business strategy in mind and met within the allocated budgetManage projects within budget and to the cash flow needs of the business and report and adjust monthlySelect and manage the core team and functional experts to deliver assigned projects, removing roadblocks where necessaryUpdate and maintain all relevant project documents (i.e. Timeline, Project Charter, Escalation One Pager Reports, and Gate passage documentation)Drive the project through the gate system within the required timing for the projectOrganize completion of Project Charter and Gate Presentation documents for gate reviewsCommunicate active and upcoming tasks on a weekly basis to project team membersOrganize and lead regular team meetings to ensure communication with team, sponsor, cross-functional stakeholders, and PMO, and also drive issue resolutionAdditional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.QualificationsBachelor of Arts degree or equivalent combination of education and experience2-5 years of technical writing experience required1-3 years of project management experience requiredPMP certification is an assetHighly skilled in technical documentation and drawing interpretationDemonstrated talent for translating technical verbal descriptions into coherent written work documents and instructionsStrong English language, verbal communication and writing skills requiredStrong time management and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with multiple products/projects and track product life cycle from planning through launchMust be self-motivated and ambitious, ability to organize and prioritize daily work with the ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlinesHighly motivated problem solver with meticulous attention to detailConflict management and resolution skillsExperience in energy storage, lithium batteries or charger product documentation would be an assetMS Office skills, especially Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS-Project and ExcelKnowledge of QMS, ISO, industry standards, military or commercial standards and associated procedures is considered an assetWORK ENVIRONMENTThis position requires you to be on site at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters office.Office based environment Occasional on-site visits to manufacturing facilitiesOccasional short-term travel may be requiredEEOStryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About Our CompanyStryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.