Technical Writing Manager jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an experienced Technical Governance Manager.

You will provide technical leadership & governance of the key technical areas of responsibility; Develop the strategic understanding, approach, and execution plan for product groups and relevant technical services.

In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing the technical governance framework to ensure that all activities related to testing, and certification are carried out in a consistent, efficient, and reliable manner.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Element’s vision and strategy and objectives
• Develop and implement technical governance policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead and facilitate training programs to increase awareness and understanding of technical governance requirements among employees
• Ensure the knowledge of the industry and the development of new standards and services we deliver to our customers is shared and understood by the team
• Lead the representation of the Company on the segment's relevant technical committees and trade associations in support of the technical strategy for the segment.
• Lead the technical understanding of where we may need to invest (capital and colleagues) in order to execute identified opportunities and priorities.
• Identify from a technical leadership perspective what commercial activities including business development/marketing and training initiatives are needed
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in technical governance practices
• Provide guidance and support to the team on technical governance-related matters, including quality management systems, accreditation, certification, and inspection processes.
• Lead technical product sector review meetings that will involve team members across divisions, in order to share technical competence, and knowledge and contribute to the development of the segment strategy
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technical governance processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, operations, and compliance, to ensure consistent adherence to technical governance standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and processes

Skills / Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation processes, and inspection and certification procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in the TIC industry
• Chartered Engineer in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Degree/Masters or Equivalent in Civil Engineering or Materials science
• 5 years in civil engineering within consultancy/engineering practice
• Travel between SEA and Middle East
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address technical governance challenges effectively
• Proficient in using relevant technology tools and software for technical governance and quality assurance.
• Active affiliation with appropriate networks and organisations and ongoing continuous professional development (CPD)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams towards achieving technical governance objectives.
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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.