Senior Director of Product Management at Workiva

Title: Senior Director of Product Management, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Location: Scottsdale United States

locations

USA – Remote

time type

Full time

Job Description:

The Senior Director of Product Management, ESG, is the product lead for Workiva’s ESG and sustainability customers. As a key leader on the ESG team, this involves directing people and product direction for our major investments in sustainability, helping us grow our customers, delight users and work cross-functionally in R&D, Design/UX and research to achieve our business objectives.

This role requires the ability to learn quickly, test new ideas, and drive disciplined decision-making, as well as the ability to execute, monitor results, and adjust. The ideal individual will be highly adaptable to change, eager to operate in a fast-paced environment with urgency, and capable of leading in such an environment.

What You’ll Do

Product Strategy and Roadmap

• Represent the voice of the ESG customer across the organization
• Manage the i2i life cycle, taking ownership from ideation through implementation and ensuring product and market fit
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and user experience, to define and prioritize product features and enhancements
• Stay updated with industry trends, market demands, and customer feedback to identify new opportunities and ensure our product offerings remain competitive and innovative
• Accelerate growth by leading the design and development of product capabilities to increase retention, reduce churn, and acquire new customers
• Define the product roadmap and prioritize initiatives based on business objectives and customer needs

Product Development and Management

• Build and lead a high-performing product management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Lead a team of product managers, providing guidance and mentorship, and fostering Workivas culture as a great place to work
• Define clear product requirements and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and timely delivery of new features and enhancements
• Conduct regular product reviews and analyze product performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the product life cycle, from ideation to launch, and ensure seamless integration of new features and enhancements into the platform

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with PMO, Solution Engineering, Solutions Development Consulting, Partners, and Technical Solutions within Growth, as well as collaborate with cross-functional aligned departments (R&D, Customer and Partner Experience, Sales, and Product Marketing)
• Manage relationships with product teams, internal stakeholders, sales, partners, and customers
• Align with the product management team, inform stakeholders of strategy and goals, and collaborate with product marketing on go-to-market strategy
• Work closely with the product leadership team to align the product roadmap with the overall company vision and objectives

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years related product management experience
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years direct people management experience preferred, including leading directors and managers in product organization
• MBA preferred
• Entrepreneurial experience managing multiple functions of an operation
• Proven success driving product strategy and product releases in a comparable environment
• Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement
• The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment is necessary
• Expertise in product development from inception to market

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• Up to 25% travel
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Salary range in the US: $203,000.00 – $325,000.00

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

go comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best – either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

#LI-LP1