Technical Writing Manager, Google Distributed Cloud
Job Summary
Job Description
The Technical Writing Manager at Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) leads the roadmap, planning, and execution of the GDC documentation strategy. This role involves building consensus and passion within the team and across collaborating organizations, working within product launch timelines. Collaboration with Product Managers, UX researchers, and UI partners is key to identifying critical user journeys and creating effective information architectures. The manager mentors and supports writers, fosters a culture of continuous learning, balances multiple priorities, and creates educational content (documentation, UI text, code, videos) to explain complex topics clearly for users. The role requires 10+ years of experience creating technical content and 4+ years in people management within enterprise development environments.
Must have:
- Lead GDC documentation strategy
- Build cross-organizational consensus
- Collaborate with product & UX teams
- Mentor and support writing team
- 10+ years technical content creation experience
- 4+ years people management experience
Good to have:
- Experience building high-performing teams
- Ability to develop and adapt team strategies
- Strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Perks:
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
4 skills required
Job Details
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, Computer Science course material, or IT administration playbooks).
- 4 years of experience in people management in enterprise development environments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience building high functioning teams and providing team members with career growth opportunities and coaching.
- Ability to develop deliver a short- to medium-term strategy for a technical writing team or organization, including adjusting that strategy as needed in response to changing priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and alliances with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
About the job
Technical writers plan, create, and maintain educational content as an integral part of the engineering or user experience. The content is often in the form of documentation, but may also be UI text, sample code, videos, or other educational material. Regardless of the content medium, technical writers are distinguished by their abilities to explain complex topics in a way that’s useful to their audience. For US applicants:The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000-$227,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the roadmap, planning, and execution of the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) documentation strategy.
- Build consensus, direction, and passion within the team and across collaborating organizations. Work within timelines and product launches.
- Work with Product Managers, UX researchers, and User Interface partners to identify the critical user journeys and create information architectures that help customers through those journeys. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Mentor and support the writers on the GDC iX team.
- Balance multiple, engaging priorities in a fluid, dynamic environment.
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