Job Description :
Company Overview:

Creating value by bringing together the right people to achieve results is our motto. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with us because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success.

Our client, a global biotechnology company, with extensive range of products and services for Research, Applied & Medical Sciences, from instruments to everyday lab essentials, and a portfolio of > 9 million genetic research assays and custom solutions, seeks an accomplished Document Conversion Project Manager.


Description:
The Technical Communications team strives to deliver the highest quality manuals to Client''s customers. The Document Conversion Project Manager will work with selected vendors to convert existing manuals to DITA (XML) format.
Work with conversion vendor to develop conversion specifications and optimize and validate conversion scripts developed by vendor.
Help develop conversion schedule and workflow, and develop pre- and post-conversion file preparation and QA checklists.
Oversee vendor work for adherence to budget and schedule. Manage all conversion project day-to-day work.
Identify and help resolve technical issues/questions that arise during project. Identify and suggest improvements to processes and deliverables.
Insure quality requirements are met and be responsible for final acceptance of vendor deliverables.
Work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively. Deliver under tight deadlines.
Identify and communicate risks to project deadlines in advance. Follow all processes, style guides, templates, and brand guidelines to extent identified by team.
Work may also include some or all of the following: Retrieve source files from internal document control systems; Prepare and send files for conversion and track files sent and received; Import converted files, create, assemble, and publish publications, and perform post-conversion QA; Generate files required for review and document control; Monitor reviews and approvals; Assist with managing documents within a document control system.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or in computer sciences. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in managing complex projects.
Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
Keen attention to detail and high regard for quality.
Ability to quickly learn new processes and software tools.
Experience with DITA and XML authoring tools preferred.
Expertise in FrameMaker, InDesign, RoboHelp, or Word desirable.



I''d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley.

If you''re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we''d like to work with you. We''re driven, people driven. We also offer group health Insurance (employee paid on a pre-tax basis

NOTE: “Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”
             

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