GTM Platform Engineering Director, Workiva

• This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical vision, people leadership, and long-term platform thinking
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or SaaS engineering roles
• Strong background in GTM applications—especially Salesforce, CPQ, and marketing automation (Marketo preferred)
• Proven experience leading high-performing, cross-functional technical teams, with a track record of building culture, trust, and accountability
• Demonstrated experience in technical architecture, systems design, and integration planning
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

Desirable

• Workiva is seeking a technically-driven and inspirational Director of GTM Platform Engineering to lead the development, architecture, and strategic direction of our Go-to-Market (GTM) systems
• This engineering leadership role oversees a team of software developers, admins, QA, and DevOps professionals responsible for building and integrating scalable, secure, and modern solutions that power our sales, marketing, and partner operations
• You will be expected to provide strong day-to-day guidance, foster a culture of execution and accountability, and elevate the GTM Systems function to be a trusted, strategic partner across the business
• Organizational Leadership: You'll serve as a key leader in the GTM Systems organization, establishing clarity, direction, and measurable outcomes for your team. Inspire and grow technical talent while setting high standards for ownership and delivery
• Architect and Scale: Define technical architecture and system design patterns across our GTM stack, prioritizing scalability, maintainability, and flexibility. Make thoughtful architectural decisions that balance long-term scalability, cost, and maintainability
• Platform Engineering Leadership: Lead a team of developers, admins, QA, and DevOps to deliver reliable solutions across Salesforce, CPQ, partner tools, and marketing automation platforms. Ensure strong engineering practices, including code review, CI/CD, and test automation
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and grow engineering talent across roles and levels. Provide clear expectations, regular coaching, and career development opportunities to build a strong bench of future leaders
• API and Integration Strategy: Own integration design using best practices for APIs, event-driven architecture, and middleware tools like Workato. Ensure reusable, scalable connectors and efficient system orchestration
• AI and Automation Thinking: Stay current on AI applications across the GTM tech stack, including predictive analytics, enrichment, scoring, and automation. Introduce intelligent solutions when they improve speed or quality
• DevOps Ownership: Ensure CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes are robust and efficient. Guide infrastructure and automation standards in partnership with your DevOps Engineer and QA team
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with business-facing Product Owners (BSAs), SalesOps, MarketingOps, and partner teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Innovation and Technical Strategy: Identify emerging technologies and define long-term platform direction. Influence broader GTM systems strategy and help shape the future roadmap
• Up to 25% travel