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Technical Writer

Cognizant • Remote/Nationwide
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The Technical Writer – Knowledge Management is responsible for owning and operationalizing knowledge content across End User Services within ServiceNow or a comparable enterprise ITSM platform. This role partners with all IT support teams (Service Desk, Deskside/Onsite, AV/METS, Executive Support, and Engineering) to ensure knowledge articles are accurate, current, consistently structured, and optimized for both internal support teams and employee self-service.


The role emphasizes Knowledge Management best practices, lifecycle governance, reporting, and adoption—helping EUS shift support left, improve resolution times, and enhance the overall Digital Employee Experience. Familiarity with Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS®) practices is a strong plus.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge lifecycle ownership: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of knowledge articles—from creation and review through validation, publishing, usage monitoring, and retirement—within ServiceNow or a comparable enterprise ITSM platform.
  • Content governance & standards: Ensure all articles follow approved templates, style guidelines, metadata standards, and taxonomy to enable consistency and discoverability across tools.
  • Knowledge Base administration: Configure, organize, and maintain knowledge bases, categories, workflows, and approval processes within the ITSM knowledge platform.
  • Reporting & insights: Pull and analyze knowledge usage reports (views, deflection, reuse, feedback, gaps) to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
  • KCS-aligned practices: Apply and promote Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) principles, including article quality, reuse, coaching feedback, and shift-left enablement.
  • Content optimization for self-service: Ensure articles are written clearly and concisely for employee self-service, enabling faster resolution and call/ticket deflection.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with EUS managers, SMEs, and frontline support teams to identify knowledge gaps and convert operational knowledge into high-value articles.
  • Quality & currency reviews: Run regular audits and review cycles to keep content accurate, relevant, and aligned with current tools, processes, and policies.
  • Change & release alignment: Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure knowledge is updated in line with new releases, changes, and deprecations.
  • Adoption & awareness: Support knowledge adoption through guidance, coaching, and best practices for contributors and reviewers.


Required Qualifications

  • Has 3–6+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Knowledge Manager, or similar role supporting IT, Service Desk, or Enterprise Technology teams.
  • Hands-on experience managing a Knowledge Base within ServiceNow or a comparable ITSM platform.
  • Strong understanding of knowledge lifecycle management, governance, and reporting.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.
  • Experience pulling, analyzing, and interpreting knowledge usage metrics and operational reports.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and process consistency.


Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience with Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS®) practices or certification (KCS Fundamentals, KCS Practices, or equivalent).
  • Background supporting global IT organizations or shared service models.
  • Familiarity with ITIL concepts (Incident, Request, Problem, Change).
  • Experience optimizing knowledge for self-service and ticket deflection.
  • Exposure to digital employee experience (DEX) or shift-left support strategies.
  • Language & Communication Requirement
  • Strong proficiency in written English (US) is required, as knowledge articles will support a primarily U.S.-based employee population and must align to U.S. terminology, tone, and clarity expectations.
  • Willing to work hybrid 3x a week Alabang site
  • Willing to work night shift (8PM -5AM MNL Time) start time may vary based on business needs); permanent night shift role
  • Can start ASAP


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  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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