Principal Product Manager, Data Platform

As a Principal Product Manager, you will define and drive the end-to-end product vision and strategy for Workiva's Data Platform. This role manages the Data Platform as a product, focusing on its utility, performance, and strategic alignment. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining the platform's core capabilities to support internal and external customer data use cases. You will build strong working relationships across multiple engineering, design, project management, and business teams and work closely with senior leaders across the company. You have deep knowledge of the best practices of product management and will serve as a role model and mentor for other product managers within the organization.

What You'll Do

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for the Workiva data platform, aligning with platform priorities and executive stakeholders

• Expand Workiva's data platform capabilities

• Shape the product's positioning and packaging strategy in partnership with Product Marketing, Sales, Engineering and Customer Experience to drive growth and adoption

• Define multi-year product plans that support regulated industries and unlock new revenue streams for Workiva

• Lead discovery and validation efforts to de-risk investment and iterate quickly

• Drive alignment across engineering, UX, compliance, and legal to ensure delivery of secure, compliant, and scalable features

• Mentor and advise other product managers in platform domains

• Communicate direction and outcomes to executive leadership (VP, SVP, EVP level)

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience or related experience in software or enterprise SaaS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

• Proven track record of successfully shipping technical platform products, tooling, or infrastructure that increased developer productivity or system reliability

• Demonstrated experience managing product lifecycles from ideation through launch and iteration in an Agile development environment

• Track record of driving both strategy and execution across complex, cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience influencing go-to-market strategy, pricing, packaging, and enablement for solutions

• Experience navigating ambiguity and driving measurable business outcomes

• Master's degree in Computer Science or MBA

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

How You'll Be Rewarded

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.

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.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.

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.