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

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

✅ Rest