About the Role
Staff Technical Program Manager
USA – Remote
Full time
R8723
As a Staff Technical Program Manager at Workiva, you will drive strategic initiatives and deliver solutions across our platform. This position requires collaboration with highly skilled technical teams, fostering cross-functional relationships and open communication. You will orchestrate program success from inception to delivery, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and optimize performance. You must thrive as a mentor for Program Managers, helping more junior team members to navigate complex challenges and remove roadblocks. Your efforts will influence the future direction and growth of our platform and PMO, making a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Visionary: Lead strategic product development initiatives, driving future direction and tangible results
- Problem Solver: Simplify complex programs by defining scope, timeline, stakeholders, and deliverables, sometimes handing off to a team or seeing through to completion
- Multitasker: Manage multiple priorities with different stakeholders, ensuring effective prioritization and scope negotiation
- Technical Expert: Utilize deep software development experience to plan, manage, and mitigate risks throughout the SDLC and PDLC, collaborating cross-functionally across the organization to align with Go-To-Market strategies
- Mentor and Resource: Guide and support Program Managers with expertise in program management
- Agile Collaborator: Foster open communication and cross-functional collaboration, building strong stakeholder relationships
- Metrics Architect: Analyze program data, generate reports, and implement feedback loops to optimize performance by making data driven decisions
- Change Champion: Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and innovative problem-solving
- Executive Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with leadership, translating technical nuances into clear roadmaps and updates
What You’ll Need
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in program management or similar roles
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong preference for experience managing programs within a SaaS environment
- Solid understanding of the SDLC and PDLC, with a proven track record of applying technical knowledge to achieve and improve business outcomes
- Proficiency in program management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and technical project management tools (e.g., Jira)
- Passion for collaboration and communication, thriving in an environment of cross-functional interaction
- Proven ability to assess program success, prioritize effectively, and navigate complex environments
- Strong leadership and analytical skills, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity and multitask across unrelated priorities