Engineering Manager, Workiva

• 5+ years of related career experience in Software Engineering in a technology organization
• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
• A demonstrable track record of success delivering in a B2B SaaS product environment

Desirable

• As an Engineering Manager at Workiva, you will serve as a leader of an agile product development team
• You’ll excel at coordinating and optimizing behaviour across a diverse team, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration
• With your technical expertise and visionary guidance, you will ensure effective team functioning and drive impactful product development
• This role is accountable for a range of exciting responsibilities, including empowering and developing team members, overseeing customer requirements, providing invaluable technical oversight, planning and executing product development strategies, spearheading process improvements, Influencing Workiva Carbon’s engineering culture by leading and delivering on strategic technical projects, and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders
• Engineering and Innovation
• Lead a team of software engineers - assigning roles and tasks accordingly
• Represent and communicate resource needs and team-related matters to group leaders, considering priorities, roadmap, and capacity
• Define, assess, and execute product quality strategy guidelines in collaboration with group leaders and individual contributors
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, communicating them to the group's leadership
• Collaborate with group leaders to define and plan group objectives
• Deliver on strategic technical projects with hands-on contributions
• Promote sustainable product development practices and agile principles
• Contribute to and ensure accountability for the product delivery schedule
• Represent Workiva Engineering at internal and external events, actively participating in recruitment efforts
• Reinforce and hold squad(s) accountable for adhering to Workiva Product Development principles, standards, and best practices
• Team Performance Development
• Assess and document individual employee performance, recognizing their unique contributions and growth opportunities
• Engage in meaningful meetings with direct reports, providing guidance and coaching in areas such as career development, assigned product development work, and overcoming obstacles
• Foster open communication through skip-level meetings, building relationships and gathering valuable feedback from team members at all levels
• Take responsibility for team health, ensuring a positive and engaged work environment while managing any conflicts that may arise
• Prioritize the personal and professional growth of my direct reports, investing time and effort to identify and provide opportunities that align with their goals
• Play an active role in the recruiting and selection process, seeking out exceptional talent and welcoming new team members with a comprehensive onboarding experience