Senior Technical Program Manager

Workiva • IA

81d • $111,000 - $178,000

About The Position

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Workiva, you'll play a pivotal role in our cross-departmental programs, shaping the future of our product development and strategic initiatives. Your role is about more than just managing programs; it's about inspiring collaboration, mediating conflicts, and ensuring our projects deliver tangible results. Join our inclusive team, where excellence knows no bounds!

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• 4 years of project/program management or similar experience

Nice To Haves

• PMI certification (e.g., PMP, PMI ACP, or PRINCE 2)
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM) certification
• Proficiency with Jira Agile
• A robust grasp of the product development life-cycle
• Understanding of the SaaS market in relation to program management
• Strong assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate wants vs. needs and negotiate prioritization effectively
• Proficiency in technical concepts and system architecture
• Solid project leadership skills, combined with business acumen, excellent communication skills, and analytical capabilities
• Strong leadership, prioritization, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills (verbal, presentation, written)
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
• The capacity to interact with and influence various levels of an organization, both technical and non-technical, demonstrating strong relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in delivering program success across the full product development lifecycle and driving projects forward within the program
• Regularly gather and report on project/program metrics, seeking feedback to improve our progress updates
• Coordinate and oversee dependencies, collaborating with teams to ensure project success and accelerate milestones
• Conduct regular program/project reviews with leaders, providing status updates and recommending actions for success
• Foster collaboration at all levels—up, sideways, and down to the project level
• Work closely with stakeholders to determine program success and plan for the implementation of successful programs while discontinuing unsuccessful ones
• Support the cultivation of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Focus on executing our strategy, delivering benefits, and realizing our strategic goals through the design, planning, and delivery of strategic initiatives
• Drive change by promoting business agility, communicating effectively, and institutionalizing a culture of adaptability
• Mediate and resolve conflicts within the program, ensuring smooth collaboration
• Partner closely with colleagues and stakeholders to lead, assist, or stay informed about collaborative programs and initiatives that have the potential for broad-scale impact
• Network with stakeholders to build cross-functional relationships that help shape, define, and execute our strategies and initiatives

Benefits

• Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00
• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees