Lifted, an Upwork Company™
Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Technical Writer & Technical Product Marketing Project Manager

TLDR

Create and maintain enterprise documentation and lead content publishing and product marketing initiatives for security-focused software in a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

Technical Author Responsibilities:

  • Research, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation including:
    • User guides
    • Installation and configuration documentation
    • Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs)
    • FAQs
    • Technical reference materials
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, QA/testing, marketing, support, and global teams to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Translate complex enterprise and security-related concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for a variety of audiences.
  • Drive documentation review and approval processes while proactively communicating project status, timelines, and potential issues.
  • Self-edit and peer-review content to maintain high standards for grammar, clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
  • Support UI content and feature discoverability initiatives to improve product usability and customer adoption.

Project Management & Technical Product Marketing Responsibilities

  • Create, update, and manage web and SharePoint content using approved publishing templates and workflows.
  • Ensure all published materials meet branding, formatting, accessibility, and compliance standards.
  • Maintain consistency across content repositories, digital assets, and web pages.
  • Assist with template and layout management for Word, PowerPoint, and related content formats.
  • Track and analyze content engagement and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Deliver reporting and recommendations to improve content effectiveness and user experience.

Required Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience developing enterprise-level software documentation for commercial products.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and clearly explain complex technical concepts.
  • Experience documenting enterprise technologies such as:
    • Security systems
    • System software
    • Databases
    • Client-server architectures
    • IT management systems
  • Experience with:
    • Modern technical writing tools and methodologies
    • Lightweight markup languages
    • Git or distributed version control systems
    • Visio and/or Figma for diagrams and infographics
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience working with security products or enterprise security systems.
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Exposure to cloud-native architectures.
  • Adobe Creative Suite experience, including Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Basic video editing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
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