Senior Engineering Manager
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Workiva, you'll spearhead the Tasks product team, orchestrating the development of cutting-edge software applications and revolutionizing our flagship product. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to shape the future, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our clients. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing area of our platform.
What You’ll Do:
Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and innovative work environment
Assume responsibility of full-scale people management duties, steering the hiring process, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering talent development initiatives to empower our team members to reach their full potential
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
Define strategic objectives and establish policies that drive success within the Tasks product team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering teams, product managers, delivery managers, and end-users, to analyze, design, and implement software enhancements and new features, ensuring alignment on application requirements and modifications throughout the process
Technical Oversight and Process Improvement
Manage the analysis, design, programming, debugging, and modification of software solutions tailored for end-user applications, with a specific focus on B2B SaaS products serving external client-facing needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and enhance productivity of the Tasks product
What You’ll Need:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience, Master's degree with 6+ years related experience, or PhD with 4+ years related experience
3+ years of direct people management experience, including supervisory experience of entry-level managers and/or established individual contributors
Preferred Qualifications
People-focused manager with empathy, trustworthiness, and a collaborative mindset
Architectural expertise, understanding of UI/UX principles, and a passion for driving technical innovation
Strong technical background with experience in technologies such as Python, Java, React, and Dart
Experience in SaaS B2B environments
Ability to navigate through numerous stakeholders, juggling competing demands while effectively balancing priorities
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including engineering teams, delivery teams, and executive leadership
Remote-Ready Excellence
A reliable internet connection serves as the conduit for brilliance, enabling the unleashing of talents from the comfort of virtually anywhere
Typically no more than 10% travel for Workiva’s Internal Developer Conference and team jams
How You’ll Be Rewarded
Salary range in the US: $142,000.00 - $241,000.00
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.
Where You’ll Work
Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.
At Workiva, you’ll enjoy:
Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.
Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/
Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits
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 [email protected].
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-MJ2
