Expert Knowledge Strategist

Visionary leadership is required for this position as the Knowledge Manager. The role involves developing and implementing the overall vision, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization's IT knowledge management ecosystem. This leader must possess a deep understanding of IT operational experience, specifically within Systems Administration and broader IT Support/infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical acumen, a keen eye for linguistic precision, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable knowledge for diverse audiences. They will champion a culture of knowledge sharing, ensuring that collective experience is captured, validated, and readily accessible to drive efficiency, reduce support costs, and enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Process Ownership: Define, implement, and continuously improve the IT knowledge management strategy and processes, aligning with ITIL v4 and KCS v6 principles.
• Act as the process owner for knowledge management, ensuring adherence to governance and standards for quality, consistency, and accessibility of knowledge articles.
• Develop and manage the knowledge management framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines for content creation, review, and lifecycle management.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in knowledge management, including AI and document automation, to drive continuous innovation.

• Oversee the entire knowledge article lifecycle, from acquisition and creation to storage, organization, distribution, and utilization.
• Ensure knowledge articles are accurate, timely, relevant, and consistent in language and structure.
• Provide expert feedback on the technicalities of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and overall English language quality of knowledge content, ensuring clarity and precision for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Critically review content from a hands-on IT support, infrastructure, and systems administration perspective, ensuring practical applicability and addressing common IT Operational challenges.
• Implement and utilize Article Quality Index (AQI) assessments and other metrics to monitor and improve content health.

• Champion and foster a proactive knowledge-sharing culture across all IT teams, reducing silos and promoting open information exchange.
• Guide and train team members on KCS practices, emphasizing knowledge creation as a by-product of problem-solving (Solve Loop) and continuous improvement (Evolve Loop).
• Implement strategies to encourage employee engagement and contribution to the knowledge base, including recognition programs, incentives, and gamification.
• Facilitate the capture of tacit and implicit knowledge from experienced IT staff, potentially through mentoring programs.

• Manage and support existing knowledge management tools and technologies, providing technical expertise and liaising between IT and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with content owners, subject matter experts, service desk analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their needs, drive adoption, and ensure knowledge assets meet organizational requirements.
• Analyze knowledge management data and metrics to identify trends, measure performance, and inform strategic decisions for process improvement and self-service optimization.

• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in IT Service Management, with a significant portion dedicated to Knowledge Management leadership roles.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems Administrator, IT Support Specialist, or similar frontline IT operational role, demonstrating a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, troubleshooting, and daily operational challenges; ServiceNow experience preferred.
• Proven experience in implementing and administering Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) methodology within an ITSM framework.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing, and content quality assurance.

• ITIL v4 Foundation certification required; ITIL v4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader preferred.
• KCS v6 Practices certification preferred.

• Technical Acumen: In-depth knowledge of operating systems, hardware, networking, and IT security concepts. Ability to understand and provide feedback on complex technical content.
• Linguistic Proficiency: Exceptional command of the English language, including advanced grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style. Ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Process & Methodologies: Expert-level understanding and practical application of ITIL v4 and KCS v6 principles and practices.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build strong relationships with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify knowledge gaps, and drive continuous improvement. Proven problem-solving capabilities honed through practical IT experience.
• Change Management: Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and foster a knowledge-sharing environment within an organization.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with leading Knowledge Management platforms and ITSM tools.

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Technical Communications, or a related field.