Technical Publications Manager

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Publications Manager to lead a dynamic technical publications team. In this role, you will oversee the preparation, production, and management of technical publications, ensuring the highest standards of quality and collaboration across global time zones. You will manage a team of skilled professionals, fostering a growth mindset and a collaborative work environment, while driving operational excellence.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a critical function in the organization, enabling the delivery of high-quality documentation that supports our customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing technical publications, building cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.

The key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Manage and mentor a diverse team of technical writers, editors, and designers across multiple time zones.

Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Foster a growth mindset within the team by identifying development opportunities and encouraging professional growth.

Technical Documentation Management

Oversee the creation, production, and reproduction of technical publications such as manuals, brochures, forms, and promotional literature.

Ensure publication standards are consistently met across all deliverables.

Manage the coordination of printing and binding activities internally and with external vendors.

Review and approve graphic layouts, camera-ready art, and reproduction copy requests.

Operational and Strategic Oversight

Plan, schedule, assign, and review team activities to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Provide guidance and recommend process improvements to optimize workflows and align with business strategies.

Prepare cost analyses for new programs and manage the publications budget.

Ensure accurate inventory control and storage of printed and digital materials.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with other departments to handle production requests, providing expert advice on technical documentation needs.

Work with external vendors to develop printing capabilities and ensure consistent delivery standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.  

Experience

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in technical publications or documentation management.

Proven experience managing large teams, including exempt and non-exempt individual contributors.

Demonstrated ability to manage global teams and work effectively across time zones.

Strong project or team management experience, including strategic planning and execution.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of technical documentation processes, tools, and standards.

Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and growth.

Strong organizational and operational management capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Administrative Procedures, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Bias, Business, Coaching, Company Policies, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Deliverables Management, Design, Design Thinking, Document Controls, Empathy, External Customers, File Maintenance, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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