Document manager job description
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Document manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in document manager job postings.
Sample document manager requirements
- Experience managing documents and records.
- Proficiency in MS Office and related software.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of document management procedures.
Sample required document manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Document manager job description example 1
Chenega document manager job description
C2 ALASKA, LLC
Boston, MA
The
Document Manager Junior
shall provide document retention and control services to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Enforcement.
Responsibilities
Prepare records for on/off-site transfer and disposition Proofread, edit, and correct text files created using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) programs such as Adobe Acrobat Complete log sheets and reports on tasks' progress Conduct research (electronic/physical) Compose correspondence Perform organization (indexing) Prepare records inventories Perform access, retrievals, preservation, and assigned security. Create and perform box inventory indexing and culling Perform and implement appropriate retention Process incoming offsite records Perform scanning/digitization (paper conversion) Perform and maintain electronic inventory tracking Perform labeling, barcoding, bates stamping Performs other data/information collection activities, including document screening. Performs document/record maintenance within assigned divisional internal systems Perform quality check related to review of documents for accuracy, formatting, and system capability Perform documents distribution and control Copying and faxing Assemble/disassemble documents as required to ensure original documents are reassembled exactly to original state Retrieves and processes various media formats, tabs, numbers, labels, and assembles Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution that has been accredited by accrediting bodies or organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Minimum two (2) years' Document Management/Control experience Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of word processing and computer software programs to include Adobe Acrobat to input and extract information to prepare forms, documents, and correspondence. Knowledge of and skill of typing and data entry. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Candidate must be organized with great attention to detail. Ability to respond to email inquiries and perform quality control checks.
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Boston, MA
The
Document Manager Junior
shall provide document retention and control services to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Enforcement.
Responsibilities
Prepare records for on/off-site transfer and disposition Proofread, edit, and correct text files created using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) programs such as Adobe Acrobat Complete log sheets and reports on tasks' progress Conduct research (electronic/physical) Compose correspondence Perform organization (indexing) Prepare records inventories Perform access, retrievals, preservation, and assigned security. Create and perform box inventory indexing and culling Perform and implement appropriate retention Process incoming offsite records Perform scanning/digitization (paper conversion) Perform and maintain electronic inventory tracking Perform labeling, barcoding, bates stamping Performs other data/information collection activities, including document screening. Performs document/record maintenance within assigned divisional internal systems Perform quality check related to review of documents for accuracy, formatting, and system capability Perform documents distribution and control Copying and faxing Assemble/disassemble documents as required to ensure original documents are reassembled exactly to original state Retrieves and processes various media formats, tabs, numbers, labels, and assembles Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution that has been accredited by accrediting bodies or organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Minimum two (2) years' Document Management/Control experience Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of word processing and computer software programs to include Adobe Acrobat to input and extract information to prepare forms, documents, and correspondence. Knowledge of and skill of typing and data entry. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Candidate must be organized with great attention to detail. Ability to respond to email inquiries and perform quality control checks.
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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Document manager job description example 2
The Washington Post document manager job description
Arc XP is a cloud-based digital experience platform that helps enterprise companies, retail brands and media and entertainment organizations create and distribute content, drive digital commerce, and deliver powerful multichannel experiences. A division of The Washington Post, Arc XP has powered the digital transformation of customers across the globe, currently serving over 2,400 sites in more than 25 countries that reach nearly 2 billion unique visitors monthly.
As the Documentation Manager, reporting to the Director of Customer Enablement, you own the creation and maintenance of all client facing technical documentation. You will work with internal stakeholders to provide clients and partners with the highest quality technical and user experience documentation to resolve their technical and business questions. You will be responsible for 360 impact analysis for new features and products on existing documentation and creating updates to all impacted documents.
Motivation
You are passionate about documentation creation and maintenance.You want to create a cutting-edge learning center where clients can quickly and easily find their own answers.You own your responsibilities and are able to make decisions in a fast-paced workplace.You know when to escalate issues and when to solve them on your own.You like working collaboratively across multiple teams.You have expertise in Information Architecture and making content accessible to the public.
Responsibilities
Manage planned documentation releases in conjunction with software releases Write, update, and maintain content in an easily accessible format with consistent tone, style, and metadata tagging Suggest and implement improvements to the documentation center based on industry best practices and client feedback Work with product and platform stakeholders to determine the best way to document and present new and updated features Manage multiple updates simultaneously by establishing customer priorities and meeting deadlines consistently Develop positive working relationship with all teams to ensure easy communication and regular check ins on timelines and roadmaps
Qualifications
A successful candidate should have:
BA in English, Writing, Communication or related field Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills5+ years experience in technical writing or related fields Exceptional critical thinking, judgment, time management, collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to use a consultative approach and persuasive communication with stakeholders Experience in SAAS product or platform teams, particularly in documentation creation and management
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
As the Documentation Manager, reporting to the Director of Customer Enablement, you own the creation and maintenance of all client facing technical documentation. You will work with internal stakeholders to provide clients and partners with the highest quality technical and user experience documentation to resolve their technical and business questions. You will be responsible for 360 impact analysis for new features and products on existing documentation and creating updates to all impacted documents.
Motivation
You are passionate about documentation creation and maintenance.You want to create a cutting-edge learning center where clients can quickly and easily find their own answers.You own your responsibilities and are able to make decisions in a fast-paced workplace.You know when to escalate issues and when to solve them on your own.You like working collaboratively across multiple teams.You have expertise in Information Architecture and making content accessible to the public.
Responsibilities
Manage planned documentation releases in conjunction with software releases Write, update, and maintain content in an easily accessible format with consistent tone, style, and metadata tagging Suggest and implement improvements to the documentation center based on industry best practices and client feedback Work with product and platform stakeholders to determine the best way to document and present new and updated features Manage multiple updates simultaneously by establishing customer priorities and meeting deadlines consistently Develop positive working relationship with all teams to ensure easy communication and regular check ins on timelines and roadmaps
Qualifications
A successful candidate should have:
BA in English, Writing, Communication or related field Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills5+ years experience in technical writing or related fields Exceptional critical thinking, judgment, time management, collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to use a consultative approach and persuasive communication with stakeholders Experience in SAAS product or platform teams, particularly in documentation creation and management
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
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Document manager job description example 3
Lyell document manager job description
We are looking for a Documentation Manager for Flow. This is a unique opportunity to join as the founding member of the documentation team within the Flow organization. As a founding member, you will produce content for the developer documentation and build out a team of Technical Writers.
You should be a savvy writer who understands developer audiences, can produce high-quality developer documentation, and has experience building out a high performing team of technical writers. You will manage the Flow documentation content backlog, collaborate with various stakeholders inside of Dapper Labs and within the broader Flow community, and continuously identify opportunities to improve the quality of the Flow developer documentation.
What we'll accomplish together Improving and creating effective and high quality developer documentation Hiring and leading a team of high-performing technical writers Facilitating developer onboarding by designing learning journeys and iterating on information architecture Continuously improve content and strategy based on qualitative and quantitative feedback Work closely with internal stakeholders and Flow community members to support and empower them producing best in class documentation
A little about you: 5+ years of experience writing technical documentation and a deep understanding of the developer audience Proven experience in hiring, managing, mentoring, and training teams of Technical WritersHands-on experience with modern documentation processes (Git/Github, Markdown, static site generators, automated checks) Hands-on coding experience and proficiency with either Rust, TypeScript, Python, or GoCollaborative work style and experience working with cross-functional teams to drive results Solid understanding and awareness of web3/blockchain technology Comfortable with changing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment Native level fluency in English (spoken and written)
More about Dapper Labs:
Dapper Labs is the world's first blockchain entertainment company. We are the creators of industry-leading experiences including CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot, as well as Dapper Wallet - the simplest way to manage your assets and use the blockchain. We are also the original developers behind Flow, a new decentralized blockchain designed from the ground up for scalability and ease of use.
Our mission at Dapper Labs is to make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies.
We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. Dapper Labs' current studio partners include the NBA and NBPA, the NFL-PA, Ubisoft, Warner Music, Turner, Dr. Seuss, Genies, and the UFC, as well as 100+ others.
Visit our website to learn even more about Dapper Labs, including information about benefits and perks.
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You should be a savvy writer who understands developer audiences, can produce high-quality developer documentation, and has experience building out a high performing team of technical writers. You will manage the Flow documentation content backlog, collaborate with various stakeholders inside of Dapper Labs and within the broader Flow community, and continuously identify opportunities to improve the quality of the Flow developer documentation.
What we'll accomplish together Improving and creating effective and high quality developer documentation Hiring and leading a team of high-performing technical writers Facilitating developer onboarding by designing learning journeys and iterating on information architecture Continuously improve content and strategy based on qualitative and quantitative feedback Work closely with internal stakeholders and Flow community members to support and empower them producing best in class documentation
A little about you: 5+ years of experience writing technical documentation and a deep understanding of the developer audience Proven experience in hiring, managing, mentoring, and training teams of Technical WritersHands-on experience with modern documentation processes (Git/Github, Markdown, static site generators, automated checks) Hands-on coding experience and proficiency with either Rust, TypeScript, Python, or GoCollaborative work style and experience working with cross-functional teams to drive results Solid understanding and awareness of web3/blockchain technology Comfortable with changing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment Native level fluency in English (spoken and written)
More about Dapper Labs:
Dapper Labs is the world's first blockchain entertainment company. We are the creators of industry-leading experiences including CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot, as well as Dapper Wallet - the simplest way to manage your assets and use the blockchain. We are also the original developers behind Flow, a new decentralized blockchain designed from the ground up for scalability and ease of use.
Our mission at Dapper Labs is to make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies.
We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. Dapper Labs' current studio partners include the NBA and NBPA, the NFL-PA, Ubisoft, Warner Music, Turner, Dr. Seuss, Genies, and the UFC, as well as 100+ others.
Visit our website to learn even more about Dapper Labs, including information about benefits and perks.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024