Manager - Document Control and Technical Writing

Job Description SummaryThe Manager for Document Control and Technical Writing will be responsible for all document control and technical writing aspects of engineering development, implementation, launch, continuous improvement, and expansion of digital product suite related to project delivery. You will collaborate with Engineering to develop and prioritize document control and technical writing resources in coordination with the overall business priorities. This role is responsible for overseeing the creation, revision, distribution, and storage of technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering documentation, technical writing, and document control systems and processes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain document control procedures and systems.
• Create, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation including manuals, procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Manage the lifecycle of engineering and project documentation, including version control, approvals, and archiving.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and quality teams to ensure timely document submissions and updates.
• Train and support staff on document control processes and tools.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain consistency in terminology, formatting, and style across all documentation.
• Lead and mentor a team of document control specialists and technical writers.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Continuously improve documentation processes and tools.
• Monitor KPIs and report on documentation performance and compliance.
• Provides the day-to-day team/technical leadership of the process.
• Track compliance to policies and procedures and resolving or escalating any compliance issues.
• Facilitate record management change management process and audits.
• Facilitate communication and engaging business and IT management to encourage Record Management efforts and value propositions.
• Review and approve significant IT infrastructure changes to ensure impacts to record management data are addressed.
• Mentor the organization of Record Management services, concepts, policies, and procedures
• Review and publish Record management reporting.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university and Minimum of 10 years of experience in Configuration Management, Document Control, or Technical Writing
• Or a High School Diploma/GED and Minimum of 15 years of experience in Configuration Management, Document Control, or Technical Writing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience of management experience

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% (more if working remote) domestically and internationally to GE Vernova and customer locations.

 

Desired Characteristics:

• Effective communication skills in working both internally and externally. 
• Proven initiative and problem-solving capabilities in product development early in the product lifecycle.
• 5 years’ experience in industries requiring highly regulated configuration control.
• Experience working in an integrated or alliance product delivery environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 building information modeling BIM Standards.
• Familiarity with construction common data environment and BIM tooling.
• Experience with product commercialization via NPI tollgate process.
• Experience with project management, project set-up, uncertainty management, risk identification and mitigation strategy development
• Familiarity with Nuclear QA Programs.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Export Controls Requirements.
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others to achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Strong Project management / Presentation / PC Skills

 

The base pay range for this position is $131,000 to $190,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday, October 17th.

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

 

#LI-Remote

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: October 18, 2025