Job Description:
Mars Petcare is a global leader in pet care, committed to improving the lives of pets and their families through innovative products, veterinary services, pet adoption platforms, and digital solutions. With a focus on delivering purpose-driven solutions, we aim to create a better world for pets every day.
As a Technical Writer on the Mars Petcare GDP team, you will play a vital role in creating clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation to support the development, implementation, and optimization of cross-product solutions. Your ability to distill complex technical concepts into user-friendly content will ensure alignment across global teams and enhance the adoption of our digital platforms.
This role requires excellent writing skills, technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to collaborating with diverse teams.
What are we looking for?
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in technology, digital platforms, or MarTech ecosystems.
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Proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and structured documentation.
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Familiarity with tools like Confluence, JIRA, or other documentation platforms.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience working in global teams and supporting cross-functional stakeholders.
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Knowledge of Agile development practices and tools.
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Understanding of APIs, system integrations, and modern software development workflows.
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Passion for pets and their well-being.
What will be your key responsibilities?
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Documentation Development:
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Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, API documentation, system workflows, and product manuals.
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Ensure all documentation is clear, consistent, and accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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Work closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to gather detailed technical information and translate it into structured content.
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Act as the bridge between technical and business teams, ensuring alignment in communication and understanding.
Process & Standards:
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Establish and enforce documentation standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all materials.
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Continuously improve documentation processes by identifying opportunities for optimization.
Content Organization:
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Manage the organization and accessibility of technical content in centralized repositories (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).
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Ensure documents are updated regularly to reflect the latest changes in systems, processes, and platforms.
Knowledge Sharing:
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Facilitate knowledge sharing by developing internal training materials, FAQs, and onboarding guides for cross-product solutions.
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Support team members in understanding complex technical workflows through clear and structured documentation.
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What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
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