Technical Writing Lead

Technical Writing Lead Minneapolis, Minnesota **Hybrid** Contract $61.69/hr - $69.51/hr Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Technical Writing Lead in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid). Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today. Contract Duration: 12 Months + extensions We are looking for a **Technical Writing Lead** with deep expertise in IT documentation and proven leadership skills. This role combines hands-on technical writing with team leadership, process governance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will drive documentation strategy, mentor a team of writers, and ensure high-quality deliverables that support onboarding, training, and organizational knowledge transfer. **Required Skills & Experience** + Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring technical writing teams. + Ability to build team cohesion and foster collaboration. + Strong organizational skills to balance priorities and drive toward milestones and timelines. + Expertise in cross-team collaboration to align diverse needs and outcomes. + Advanced communication skills for engaging multiple levels of project stakeholders. + Deep understanding of how documentation supports organizational learning and development. + Experience establishing governance and quality review processes for documentation. + AI proficiency: demonstrated experience with effective prompting, iterative refinement, and output validation. **Nice-to-Have Qualifications** + Familiarity with enterprise-level onboarding and training strategies. + Knowledge of regulatory requirements in IT environments. + Proficiency in collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and advanced documentation platforms. + Background in learning design and knowledge transfer methodologies. **What You Will Be Doing** + Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical writers to build a cohesive, high-performing unit. + Balance team workload and ensure alignment with project milestones and timelines. + Drive toward the big picture while managing detailed deliverables. + Collaborate across multiple teams to align documentation needs and outcomes. + Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels for clarity on deliverables and expectations. + Establish and reinforce processes for quality review and accuracy standards in documentation. + Integrate governance requirements to ensure sustainability and compliance of documentation practices. + Oversee documentation strategies that support onboarding, training, and upskilling across the organization. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Anthony DAurizio **Specialization:** + Technical Writing/Training

Created: 2026-04-02