Manager - Content Management

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Would you like to join a dynamic Amazon team that is focused on delivering critical content to Amazon's Selling Partners? The Seller Experience-Content Management team owns the creation of help and other content experiences. This team is currently looking for a strong Manager with experience in content strategy and new ways to deliver content to global users to improve the customer experience.

The successful candidate will manage a team of technical writers. This includes regular meetings with direct reports and the global team /business stakeholders, resource planning/allocation, delivering programmatic goals, and manage the team's performance. Additionally, the candidate would also be expected to drive content related programs from conception to delivery working in collaboration with stakeholders globally. This role requires an individual with excellent analytical abilities and project management skills. The candidate must be a self-starter, with strong attention to detail, capable of diving deep, and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Great interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication, time management, ability to multi-task efficiently, and openness to change are required. Demonstrated affinity for technology and a background in technical writing, editing, and information design would be a plus. A passion for communicating effectively and a healthy sense of humor are essential to the role.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous experience in a similar role.
· Minimum 3 years as Team Manager/Lead of a technical writing or documentation team.
· Minimum 5 years in technical/content/business writing and editing.
· Proven leader who has a demonstrated track record of managing and documentation/content team and on-time delivery of projects.
· Leadership/project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional discussions and to effectively scope and deliver projects under tight deadlines.
· Demonstrated ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes.
· Experience with HTML, XML, DITA, and content management systems (CMS).
· Experience working in an Agile content development environment.
· Ability to understand complex applications and system concepts..
· Passionate about data, discovering new trends, and driving actions through insights.
· Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or related field