VP of Business Technology

VP of Business Technology at Workiva: Pioneering Growth and Technological ExcellenceAre you a visionary with a strategic mindset, poised to influence the future of enterprise technology? At Workiva, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of enterprise technology. We actively invite applications from dynamic individuals for the position of Vice President of Business Technology, a crucial role as we navigate our growth to $1B and beyond. As an integral member of our team, you will not only be a leader of ideas but a driving force, collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational leaders to pave the way for sustained growth and operational efficiency.In this role, you transcend the title of Vice President; you become the catalyst for change and innovation. Your experience in public SaaS companies equips you to spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology and operational processes. Your strategic acumen will play a pivotal role in realizing our vision, leading enterprise-wide transformations, and contributing significantly to Workiva's growth journey.What You’ll DoOrganizational Leadership: Lead, manage, and foster the growth of Workiva’s inclusive business technology organization, showcasing qualities like being a self-starter, maintaining a high level of integrity, and promoting open communication.Business Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a strategic business technology plan, optimizing technology capabilities to support diverse business goals and customer needs with a strong passion for excellence.Operational Excellence and Change Management: Drive a technology-focused operational strategy, simplifying processes, fostering a collaborative culture for accelerated change, and exhibiting a high level of transparency.Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise: Leverage M&A experience to consolidate business systems, ensuring smooth transitions.Technology Optimization: Maximize value from the current team and technology, expanding and enhancing capabilities to meet diverse workforce needs.Leadership and Efficiency: Provide leadership, positioning IT as a critical, efficient entity committed to continuous improvement and demonstrating a sense of urgency. Foster an inclusive environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.Infrastructure and Technology Alignment: Ensure world-class infrastructure aligned with business requirements, integrating diverse perspectives into strategic technology goals and maintaining a non-political stance.Operational Management and Project Execution: Implement fair and inclusive operational processes, executing projects aligned with diverse business lines and fostering an environment that empowers and creates followership.Global Team Leadership: Lead a global team, ensuring effective execution, fostering a culture that values diversity and collaboration, and interacting effectively with all types of personalities.Quality Standards and Cost Management: Define, maintain, and improve quality standards, managing operating costs.Customer-Centric Approach: Establish and sustain a customer-centric approach through continuous improvement, considering diverse customer perspectives, and ensuring a consistently high level of customer service orientation.Talent Recruitment and Development: Recruit, develop, and retain top-talented individuals, fostering an inclusive process that values diversity and equal career opportunities.Program Development: Develop and drive the "Customer One" program, demonstrating our internal use of Workiva solutions to optimize organizational processes and efficiency. What You’ll NeedRequired Qualifications15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, demonstrating increasing complexity, scale, and responsibility.Desired Skills and ExperienceEducationBA/BS Degree and MBAProfessional ExperienceAbility to manage mission-critical technology platforms, applications, and IT infrastructure at scale (in organizations exceeding $1B and with 5,000+ employees globally).Proven track record of delivering cross-functional, tech-forward operational transformations across core functions (IT, Finance, and GTM).Led and implemented strategies transforming global finance organizations, including successful ERP and Billing system implementations.Successfully managed complex, global M&A initiatives, participating in the entire M&A life cycle from due diligence through post-merger integration and/or divestiture.Knowledge and AgilityDemonstrates a background with a broad and deep understanding of emerging trends and technologies.Agile thinker with a strong leadership presence, capable of influencing peers, senior executives, and the industry at large.Able to manage up and down the organization internally and externally.Provides examples of complex global stakeholder management in publicly traded organizations.Has a track record of leading, organizing, and developing high-performing global teams through candid and empathetic coaching and mentoring.Team Dynamics and MotivationA self-motivated and results-oriented team player.Leads by example, showcasing accountability for performance and taking absolute ownership.Champions all aspects of the program, rejecting setbacks.Persists enthusiastically until ambitious goals are achieved, both personally and from a team perspective.Resourceful and innovative in addressing complex technical objectives.Possesses a high energy level, reacting quickly and decisively to situations.Demonstrates self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position and is unafraid to make decisions.Leadership Presence and CollaborationCompelling leadership style with exceptional people management skills, program management, and business and technology expertise.Inspires confidence through an intellectual and executive presence.Acts as a true business partner across the organization, contributing to broader business conversations beyond functional expertise.Remote-Ready ExcellenceYour reliable internet connection is the conduit for brilliance, enabling you to unleash your talents from the comfort of virtually anywhere.Rest assured, this role embodies flexibility, with typically no more than 15% travel on the horizon.How You’ll Be Rewarded:Salary range in the US: $220,000.00 - $297,000.00A discretionary bonus typically paid annuallyRestricted Stock Units granted at time of hire401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe 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.Where You’ll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.Customer Success:  Always delight our customers.Trust: Rely on each other. Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. Collaboration: Share resources and work together. Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and moreWork-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work. Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  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.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.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 supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-HS1