Technical Writer SharePoint

Overview

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Technical Writer SharePoint who will create high‑quality documentation and develop governance, reporting, and certification processes supporting a regulated financial services environment.

Documentation & Content Development

Create, update, and maintain clear documentation for business processes across web‑based and digital platforms. Responsibilities include editing, proofreading, publishing, and managing content on intranet, SharePoint, and other CMS tools, following established information architecture and editorial guidelines.

Collaboration & Design Strategy

Work closely with project teams and subject matter experts to gather and verify information. Conduct audience analysis, content planning, and usability reviews while aligning documentation with training strategies and performance support needs.

Governance, Reporting & Certification

Establish and maintain governance structures including version control and audit‑ready documentation processes. Develop reporting, certification, and compliance tracking mechanisms and use data insights to improve governance models.

SharePoint Site Design & Support

Design SharePoint sites, manage content architecture, and oversee permissions governance. Provide solution support with an emphasis on usability and structured oversight.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in special projects or additional assignments as needed.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Writing
• SharePoint
• Content Development
• Information Architecture
• Governance
• Compliance
• Editing
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• CMS