Workiva, Inc

Senior Technical Project Manager, Growth Solutions

Workiva, Inc$129K — $207K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in technical project/program management in a software engineering setting
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical/STEM field or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience with AI-augmented development tools
  • Strong data analysis capabilities for synthesizing complex information
  • Proficient in Jira configuration and usage
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification

Responsibilities

  • Oversee delivery and maintain high standards across mixed-shore teams
  • Collaborate with Product to align priorities and reflect customer feedback
  • Utilize and adapt Agile, Kanban, and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Lead program reviews with cross-functional leadership, providing metrics and recommendations
  • Work with engineering leadership to optimize workflow for AI-augmented development

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Restricted Stock Units at hire
  • Flexibility with remote work
  • Opportunity for travel up to 10% for team engagement
Full Job Description
As a Senior Technical Project Manager on the Growth Solutions team, you are the operational partner to an engineering team building AI-native products. We are looking for a practitioner who has built software and understands firsthand how AI-augmented environments change the development lifecycle. You will bridge the gap between product ideas and technical execution, ensuring the team's operating model evolves as AI-augmented practices mature.

What You'll Do
  • Drive Execution Quality:Oversee delivery across mixed-shore teams, maintaining high standards for sequencing and momentum. Proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become blockers
  • Partner on Roadmap Strategy:Collaborate with Product to pressure-test priorities and surface dependencies. Ensure customer signals are reflected in a plan that respects the realities of AI-augmented development
  • Apply Adaptive Methodologies:Act as a hybrid practitioner across Agile, Kanban, and Six Sigma. Select and adapt the right framework based on the team's current journey and project requirements
  • Lead Decision-Driven Reviews:Orchestrate program reviews with cross-functional leadership, providing the metrics and recommendations necessary to move projects forward
  • Continuous Process Evolution:Partner with engineering leadership to refine how the team plans and iterates, specifically optimizing workflows for an AI-augmented development cycle


What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications
  • 6+ years of technical project/program management experience within a software engineering environment
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical/STEM field or equivalent professional experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active, hands-on experience using AI-augmented development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, LLM-based workflows) in your professional or personal projects
  • Ability to engage substantively in technical discussions and "push back" on engineering estimates or architectures where necessary
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable priorities
  • Excellence in translating technical status into business impact for executive audiences and stakeholders
  • Deep proficiency in Jira (dashboards, workflows, configuration) and familiarity with tools like Smartsheet or Productboard
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification


Travel & Working Conditions
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for team engagement
  • Reliable internet access for remote wor


How You'll Be Rewarded
• Salary range in the US: $129,000.00 - $207,000.00
• 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.

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About Workiva, Inc

Workiva Inc. is a global software company headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company provides cloud-based solutions for connected reporting and compliance, enabling collaboration and data integration for enterprises. Workiva's platform offers a suite of tools for data management, reporting, and compliance, including SOX, SEC, and XBRL reporting. The company's customers include more than 75% of the Fortune 500 and over 2,800 enterprises worldwide. Workiva was founded in 2008 and went public in 2014.
Learn more about Workiva, Inc
Size
2,106 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$48.4 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+19.9%
Revenue
$351.5 million
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