DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE)

The Director of Product Management, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), is the product leader for Workiva’s ESG and Sustainability customers. As a key leader on the ESG and Sustainability team, this role supports our Innovation to Incubation (I2I) process by driving early ideation, discovery, and incubation to help Workiva enter new markets and develop new solutions in ESG and Sustainability. 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 DoDiscovery and Product ManagementUnderstand and Identify customer needs, validate solutions, address pain points, and ensure products meet customer needsRepresent the voice of the ESG customer across the organizationManage the i2i life cycle, taking ownership from ideation through implementation and ensuring product and market fitDefine the product roadmap to ensure we are building the right solutions for customers as well as future target customersIdentify and resolve potential problems, ensuring alignment with broader business goalsAccelerate growth by leading the design and development of product capabilities to increase retention, reduce churn, and acquire new customersProduct LeadershipAuthor and maintain product vision and strategy, define priorities and OKRs, and establish success criteriaBuild and Mentor a team of product managers, providing guidance and mentorship, and fostering Workiva’s culture as a great place to workConduct regular product reviews and analyze product performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvementLead Product Managers to deliver against business OKRsStakeholder Management and Leadership 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 customersAlign with the product management team, inform stakeholders of strategy and goals, and collaborate with product marketing on go-to-market strategyWhat You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications10+ years related product management experience in software development or a related fieldUndergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field Preferred Qualifications5+ years direct people management experience preferred, including leading directors and managers in product organizationMBA preferredExperience leading and/or managing multiple functions of an operationProven success driving product strategy and product releases in a comparable environmentSelf-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvementAbility to work successfully in a high-energy, fast paced, rapidly changing environmentExpertise in product management from inception to go-to-marketAbility to handle ambiguity, change and adapt to new priorities, as well as lead others to accomplish new goals as needed to support the businessDemonstrated desire to learn about, explore and understand new business problems, personas and technology landscapesDisciplined in critical thinking and testing new ideas and solutions rapidly and with urgency, as well as understanding longer term implicationTravel Requirements & Working Conditions Up to 25% travelReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office​How You’ll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $167,000.00 - $284,000.00 A discretionary bonus typically paid annually Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe 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.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.Workiva employees are required to undergo 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-LP1SummaryLocation: USA - Remote; Charleston; Scottsdale; Bozeman; Ames; New York City; Missoula; DenverType: Full time