Vice President of Product and Technology PMO

Pay and benefits

Strategic Leadership & Product & Technology Operating Model Drive and partner with the P&T leaders to continuously mature the planning and delivery operating model, spanning multi-year strategic planning, annual investment decisions, quarterly execution cycles, and release delivery Establish the PMO as a trusted strategic partner to Product, UX, and Technology leadership, proactively contributing to shaping priorities and decisions rather than coordinating execution after the fact Drive prioritization and trade-off frameworks that balance customer value, business outcomes, capacity, and technical health Partner with business and GTM leaders on large, cross-company initiatives to ensure technology execution aligns with commercial objectives, regulatory commitments, and customer impact Bring commercial context into portfolio and execution discussions, proactively surfacing misalignment between strategy, investment, and expected business outcomes, and calling out high-risk areas early Own the definition, communication, and ongoing management of delivery commitments for the Technology portfolio, ensuring predictable timelines and early visibility into risks and trade-offs Elevate executive communication by translating complex delivery realities into clear, decision-oriented narratives for senior leadership Portfolio, Planning & Execution Excellence Design, implement, and govern a lightweight, outcome-driven portfolio management approach spanning software engineering, platform, security, and infrastructure initiatives Lead portfolio-level planning, sequencing, and capacity alignment to ensure investments are clearly tied to strategic priorities and measurable outcomes Establish and maintain portfolio-level delivery confidence through clear sequencing, dependency management, and accountability for committed milestones across teams Provide executive-level visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and resource allocation Partner with leaders to evolve delivery practices and tooling aligned with modern SaaS and product operating models Oversee critical cross-functional programs such as major product launches, platform modernization efforts, enterprise transformations, and M&A integrations Hold Product and Technology leaders accountable to delivery commitments with confidence, judgment, empathy, and strong executive presence Organizational Development, Talent & Enablement Build, coach, and scale a high-performing PMO organization with a culture of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and constructive challenge Develop program and technical program managers into strategic advisors who can influence priorities, manage complexity, and protect outcomes Partner with Technology and Product leaders to strengthen operating discipline across the organization, including planning cadences, execution reviews, and decision forums Define and evolve KPIs, OKRs, and metrics that measure delivery predictability, investment efficiency, and business impact Own and evolve the PMO's planning, portfolio, and delivery tooling, leveraging automation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, to improve planning, visibility, and execution at scale Lead and evolve shared delivery standards and practices across Product and Engineering, including ownership of the Product Center of Excellence and SDLC frameworks, to improve consistency, quality, and execution outcomes at scale What You'll Need Minimum Qualifications 12+ years of experience in Program Management, Technical Operations, R&D Operations, or Product/Technology leadership with advanced degree within high-growth SaaS 5+ years leading a global or enterprise PMO, Technical Program Management, or equivalent strategic operations function Experience implementing or evolving portfolio management, planning, or workforce visibility tooling in scaled environments Strong technical fluency, with the ability to engage in high-level SaaS and platform architecture discussions, understand system trade-offs, and ask the right questions across business requirements, design, and execution Deep understanding of modern product development and engineering delivery models, including Agile, Lean, and hybrid approaches.

Exceptional executive communication and influence skills, with the ability to partner credibly with Product, UX, Engineering, and executive leadership A leadership style grounded in clarity, empathy, data-driven thinking, and the courage to challenge priorities when necessary to protect outcomes Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced technical or business degree Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent Agile credentials Working Conditions & Travel Requirements Up to 30% travel to meet with teams in other offices, customers, vendors, and/or suppliers, attend trade shows, etc Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office How You'll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $247,400.00 - $345,000.00 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. Why Join Workiva Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world's most complex organizations.

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