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Subject:Sr Writer/Pubs Manager STILL needed From:ann firth <ann_firth -at- BURLINGTON -dot- MARCAM -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 6 May 1996 09:34:34 EST
The Customer Support Organization in the Burlington, Ontario office of
Marcam, is still looking for a Publications Project Manger. Below is a
repeat of the message I posted April 26/96. We were having technical
difficulties with our email last week so I apologize if anyone did try
to send me something. It's okay now, though, so please send your
replies on through!
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If you have any questions about the following job posting, please
email me directly at the address below or call (905)632-6015.
Ann Firth
ann -dot- firth -at- marcam -dot- com
Marcam Corporation, a leading supplier of open enterprise applications
and services for process and discrete manufacturing companies
worldwide, has an immediate opening for a Publications Project Manager
in the Customer Support Organization (CSO). For more information about
the company and its products, visit Marcam's home page on the
World-Wide Web at URL http://www.marcam.com.
The CSO Publications Department develops user documentation, both hard
copy and online, which supports software developments and enhancements
for Marcam's Maintenance/Procurement products on the AS/400 platform.
We currently use a combination of the following software in our
documentation process: Ventura, WordPerfect, Word, Visio and PerForm
PRO.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a working manager position; 50% of the position is devoted to
writing projects. The manager will plan, estimate, schedule and assist
in the development of new documentation and enhancements to existing
documentation. He/she will oversee the delivery of supplements,
release and new documentation as required to support the product. The
manager will also provide in-depth reviews of documentation produced
by the CSO Publications staff.
Administrative and general responsibilities will include the
following:
- Hire and manage permanent and temporary/contract staff
- Maintain current and develop new documentation standards; stay
informed of trends in technical communication
- Provide guidance for the Publication staff's professional
development
- Participate in the CSO Management team
- Plan short and long term budget and staffing requirements, and
departmental direction
QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to plan and manage documentation projects
- Excellent documentation skills including researching, writing and
editing
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to handle multiple projects
- Able to provide leadership and work well with others
APPLY TO
Applications may be mailed or faxed to the following by May 8, 1996:
Randy Bradford, Director CSO
Marcam Corporation
880 Laurentian Drive
Burlington, Ontario
Canada
L7N 3V6
Fax (905) 333-2601
Resumes submitted by email should be sent to me at
ann -dot- firth -at- marcam -dot- com; they will be forwarded to the Director.
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