Technical Publications Manager / Technical Documentation Lead, 25-14017

The Short Scoop: Looking to lead impactful work that helps an entire industry run smoother, safer, and smarter? My client is seeking a skilled Technical Publications Manager to drive the creation and delivery of essential service, parts, and operator manuals, the backbone of product support and dealer success. This role is all about owning the process, coordinating across teams, and improving the tools that keep the documentation world turning.

Location: Houston, TX

Status: Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Houston area)

This is NOT a fully remote job, and that is NOT a consideration for this role.

Relocation assistance is not offered.

Sponsorship is not a consideration now or in the future.

 Why You Should Apply

• Make a direct impact on safety, operations, and global communication
• Be a key voice across product support, engineering, and leadership teams
• It’s an exciting role with a growth path and plan.

Robust benefits package including healthcare, profit sharing, and retirement plans.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center
• On-the-job training and development

 Compensation range: $100,000 -$120,000 annually

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and schedule publication of technical manuals for supported products.
• Oversee a team of 6.
• Serve as the go-to expert for publication applications; train users and lead troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with global teams, vendors, and internal departments to ensure timely, accurate documentation.
• Oversee budget, vendor contracts, and translation/printing needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical content workflows and tools.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, English or equivalent.
• Have experience with OneSource CMS or other similar content systems.
• Comfortable navigating PLM (like PTC Windchill/Creo) and ERP systems (like SAP or BPCS).
• Understand localization workflows and global documentation practices.
• Bring a cross-functional mindset with experience coordinating across engineering, IT, and vendor teams.

How To Apply 

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send an email to me, Rich Bradley rich@teambradley.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply on this site.

Setting Expectations

We’d love to help every single person who is interested and applies to this role. Unfortunately, too many people apply who don’t appear capable of doing the job. We apologize in advance, but we will not be able to respond directly to all submissions.

Sponsorship is not an option for this role.

This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is NOT A REMOTE ROLE!

24-14017, Technical Publications Manager / Technical Documentation Lead