Associate Product Manager

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Workiva is entertaining applications for the positions of Associate Product Manager. The Associate Product Manager is the primary product owner for the software applications development teams creating new products for customers. This individual is responsible for defining the customer requirements for any given software application and ensuring that the software development team creates products that fulfill those requirements while also addressing the client needs and requirements of the broader base of Workiva customers. 
The Associate Product Manager leads the product development team and is ultimately accountable to the team, which has ultimate decision-making authority. Specific responsibilities include customer discovery, management of the software development team priorities, and management of relationships with key product stakeholders. Key items of accountability include ensuring customer satisfaction and generating revenue from new products.


What You'll Do: 

Customer Discovery: Our product managers identify business needs and customer requirements for software product requirements and ensure that product features will meet the needs of the customer and the needs of the broader customer base. Senior and Group Product Managers provide mentoring expertise and guidance in supporting the best practices in product management. The product management team:

  • Meets with customer and other existing customers to identify product requirements

  • Gets feedback from a range of existing clients on whether new features requested by the client will optimally address their needs

  • Meets with customer to clarify features and walk through product iterations in the course of development to ensure product development is on track to meet customer requirements

  • Works closely with UX designer to make sure features will work optimally for the customer

  • Ensures final product meets customer requirements 

Management of Software Development Team: The product management teams define the scope of work, clarify customer requirements for the team, assign work, establish acceptable time frames for completion, and manage the development process through to product completion. The product management team members:

  • Partner with lead developer and UX designer to scope out the product and establishes pathways for team to develop the product

  • Write customer-based story for what the product needs to do and assign work based on required features

  • Scope JIRA tickets that need to be executed to complete the development work

  • Chart and monitor progress toward product completion for each component and the final product

Stakeholder Relationship Management: The product management team members manage relationships with sales, customer success, and professional services teams to ensure all required features are provided by these teams to ensure successful delivery of the product. The product management team members:

  • Coordinate work with other software development and infrastructure teams to incorporate product components in the final product

  • Collaborate with sales, customer success, and professional service teams to ensure that customer requirements are fully met

What You'll Need:

  • Proven experience in a Product Management role within an agile/modern software development organization; 5+ years experience

  • Strategic leadership experience, fast learner, highly motivated, self-driven and creative problem solver

  • Experience in a customer-centered development environment

  • Highly Technical Background paired with highly analytical business mind - deep technical knowledge of software development process

  • CS, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics Undergrad

  • Passion for how data can be leveraged by users of all skills (reporting, graphs, formulas)

  • Passion for delivering high-quality software, user experience and with world class customer service

Bonus Points:

  • Knowledge and experience in a SaaS development environment

  • MBA Preferred

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
    • GolangLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • PythonLanguages
    • Google AppEngineLanguages
    • Open SourceLanguages
    • Dart Languages
    • ReactLibraries
    • CassandraDatabases
    • Graph DatabaseDatabases
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • JIRAManagement
    • DrupalCMS
    • SalesforceCRM
    • MarketoLead Gen

Location

Workiva is in an ideal location on the banks of the South Platte River surrounded by restaurants and retail shops!

An Insider's view of Workiva

What’s the vibe like in the office?

Workiva is a close-knit workplace where teamwork is highly valued—people encourage and truly appreciate the hard work of their fellow team members and treat each other with respect.

Molly Nitka

Corporate Programs Manager

What is your vision for the company?

Our mission at Workiva—to power transparent reporting for a better world—is supported by our company values: customer success, innovation, trust, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability. We are successful because we put our employees first, listen to their voices, and respond to their needs.

Marty Vanderploeg

CEO

What are Workiva Perks + Benefits

Workiva Benefits Overview

When you join Workiva, you get a world-class benefits package for you and your family. On day one, every full-time employee starts with stock options, vacation, and the opportunity to enroll in our discounted stock purchase plan.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans; life and disability insurance; and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. With a casual dress code, support for health and wellness, and flexible work hours, we’ve got you covered for whatever life brings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
We have seven employee resource groups that are formed around a shared interest or common goal. These groups are designed to support their members and cultivate a more diverse & inclusive workspace.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Workiva also provides 12 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Workiva offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses, The ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

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