Vice President of Product Management, Sustainability Management

Workiva is seeking a transformational product leader to define and drive the next chapter of our Sustainability Management product portfolio. The VP of Product Management will lead the convergence of Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Management into a unified platform, navigating global regulations to ensure transparency and accountability for enterprises.

Responsibilities:

• Define and Deliver the Strategic Vision
• Set a bold, customer-centric vision for the Sustainability Management product line, aligning with Workiva’s broader platform strategy and market opportunity
• Anticipate evolving customer needs and industry trends to ensure Workiva remains at the forefront of sustainability innovation
• Strengthen Product-Market Fit and Growth
• Identify high-value problems and use cases across sustainability, finance, and operations teams
• Work closely with the Solution Owner team to drive clarity and focus across the product roadmap to ensure measurable customer and business impact
• Lead a High-Performing Team
• Build, mentor, and scale a talented global product organization that thrives on accountability, learning, and collaboration
• Develop the next generation of product leaders capable of operating at both strategic and executional levels
• Operate Decisively and Execute with Excellence
• Translate strategy into clear priorities, actionable plans, and measurable results
• Navigate organizational complexity by synthesizing disparate data into clear, actionable strategies and decisive product outcomes
• Collaborate and Influence Across the Business
• Partner closely with peers in Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to align on strategic goals and drive cohesive execution
• Represent the Sustainability Management product externally with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders

Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive product management experience in SaaS, including 7+ years leading managers and directors
• Proven success building and scaling B2B enterprise software products, ideally in data, workflow, or reporting domains
• Experience leading teams and products across multiple regions (North America, EMEA, APAC) and navigating complex customer ecosystems
• Experience managing a product line to achieve revenue, adoption and profitability goals
• Demonstrated strength in outbound product leadership, aligning product strategy with go-to-market execution to accelerate adoption, influence positioning, and enable commercial success
• Inspirational communicator who can align teams and executives around a compelling vision and clear priorities
• Skilled at leading through ambiguity and change while maintaining focus, urgency, and accountability
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing product talent
• Mastery of ESG frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, CSRD, SEC Climate Rule, IFRS S1/S2) OR extensive experience in high-stakes Tax, Audit, or Financial Compliance software. We value the ability to build systems where data integrity and auditability are non-negotiable
• Experience unifying or evolving complex product portfolios to create coherent customer experiences
• MBA or advanced degree preferred, but not required
• Deep understanding of 'Systems of Record' experience with business workflow, analytics, or disclosure software
• Ability to translate customer needs, regulatory dynamics, and business trends into differentiated product strategy
• Ability to leverage the latest in AI technology and create compelling value for users and customers