Lead Technical Writer & Documentation Strategy Manager

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About the role

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Technical Writer Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead a global team of technical writers and oversee the full documentation lifecycle. You will translate complex technical information into clear materials, mentor staff, and shape editorial workflows with Agile, Markdown, Git, and CMS tools. The role emphasizes hiring, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product, Support, and Marketing to deliver user-friendly documentation that meets

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