If you are a Technical Writer Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) is seeking a talented and experienced leader to join the Documentation Services organization within R&D. In this role, you will lead a team of technical writers responsible for delivering high-quality documentation across multiple products and domains. You will support team development, partner with project managers, and collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities and ensure successful outcomes that meet both customer and business needs. As part of a broader transformation, you will also contribute to advancing documentation quality, consistency, and efficiency across the customer journey.
- Develop and grow technical writers through coaching, feedback, and career development support
- Manage performance and support the professional growth of team members
- Ensure the team delivers high-quality, usable documentation that meets user and business needs
- Partner with documentation project managers to support successful delivery outcomes
- Enable team effectiveness by providing clear direction and support
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align documentation with product priorities
- Influence stakeholders to improve documentation outcomes and user experience
- Work with other Documentation leaders to help define the direction of the organization
- Foster an environment of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Identify efficiency gain opportunities and drive improvements within the team
- Drive the adoption and effective use of tools and technologies, including AI-assisted solutions, to strengthen team efficiency and documentation outcomes
- 1–2 years of experience leading and developing teams, including performance management and coaching
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
- Experience working with technical subject matter
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow individuals and build high-performing teams
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions
- Business-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering value to customers and the organization
- Ability to think strategically and at a systems level, connecting team output to broader organizational goals
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and support team delivery in a dynamic environment
- Educational background in English, Technical Communication, or a writing-intensive or technical discipline
- Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools and their use in documentation workflows
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
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We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience leading and developing teams, including performance management and coaching
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
- Experience working with technical subject matter
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow individuals and build high-performing teams
- Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools and their use in documentation workflows
- Educational background in English, Technical Communication, or a writing-intensive or technical discipline
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
