Technical Documentation Manager
About the role
Are you ready for the next step in your career?
Valmet is a global leader in flow control solutions and services. Our valves, pumps and valve automation technologies are known for quality, reliability and highest safety. Our customers operate in pulp, paper and board industry, mining and metals, chemicals, refining, energy and many other process industries. With our market-leading expertise, products and services we are committed to bring our customer's business forward.
Join us as a Technical Documentation Manager in Vantaa and take ownership of the lifecycle of technical documentation supporting Flow Control products. You will work globally across the organization, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and ensure that documentation is accurate, clear, easy to understand and available when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-directed professional who enjoys driving improvements, solving problems, and creating lasting impact.
Your responsibilities
- Own the lifecycle management of IMO documentation, technical bulletins, safety manuals, and other product documentation, ensuring content remains accurate, up to date, and aligned with product changes and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate documentation activities for new product launches by working closely with Product Management and R&D to collect technical input, define requirements, and ensure documentation is delivered according to project schedules.
- Collaborate across the organization with Marketing Communications, Sales, Service, Customer Support, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure documentation supports both customer needs and business objectives.
- Manage publishing and translation processes, working with external partners and internal subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and availability of multilingual documentation.
- Drive the continuous development of documentation processes, tools, terminology management, and content reuse practices to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience.
- Ensure documentation quality and compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements, directives, and certification needs, while supporting audits and regulatory reviews when required
Expectations for you
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant technical field
- 4+ years of experience creating, managing, and developing technical documentation, such as user manuals, maintenance instructions, technical bulletins, or similar technical content.
- A good understanding of industrial equipment, such as valves, actuators, positioners, or other engineered products, and can translate complex technical information into clear and user-friendly documentation.
- Experience with documentation management systems, version control practices, publishing processes, and translation workflows.
- You are a strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders across functions and organizational levels and build strong relationships throughout the business.
- You are self-directed, development-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership while driving improvements and solving challenges proactively.
- You perform well under pressure, can manage multiple priorities, and focus on finding practical solutions to problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Finnish.
- Some travelling is required as part of the role.
To succeed in this role
Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively across the entire organization. You combine a structured and self-directed way of working with a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy developing processes, tools, and ways of working. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and can remain focused on finding solutions when challenges arise. Your ability to build trust, influence without direct authority, and connect technical experts with business needs will be essential.
We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles, practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:
- Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
- Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
- Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
- Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value
We offer
An opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and international environment where your expertise directly supports product success and customer experience. You will have a central role connecting multiple teams and contributing to the continuous development of documentation practices. We value development-minded professionals, provide modern tools, and support both personal and professional growth.
Additional information
Please fill in the electronic application form with your CV attached as soon as possible, but no later than 4th November.
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