Product Development Consultant

SummaryAs a Product Development Consultant (PDC) within Workiva’s Growth Organization, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of Workiva products designed to simplify complex work. This role focuses on early-stage product definition and validation, connecting customer insight, technical strategy, and business impact to turn emerging opportunities into scalable SaaS products.You’ll help bridge the gap between concept and product readiness. This includes identifying market gaps, building prototypes, testing assumptions, and informing the go-to-market strategy. Success in this role requires strong product acumen, experience with data and AI technologies, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, actionable product direction.What You’ll DoOpportunity Identification & Market InsightLead customer interviews, workshops, and data analysis to uncover unmet needs and product opportunitiesTranslate insights into clear problem statements, business requirements, user stories, and product hypothesesEvaluate opportunities based on customer value, market potential, and technical feasibility Product Design & ValidationDefine early product concepts, including workflows, data structures, and integration requirements, in partnership with engineering and designOutline MVP scope, success criteria, and validation plans for new product initiativesBuild and test low- and high-fidelity prototypes to assess usability and business value AI-Driven Product DevelopmentDefine product requirements and user stories for AI-enabled features and automationTranslate business intent into functional AI use cases (e.g., copilots, document intelligence, decision-support tools)Document model assumptions, governance requirements, and evaluation frameworks to support responsible AI development Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as the product liaison in customer and stakeholder discussions, articulating value propositions and technical trade-offsPartner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Marketing to test new product concepts through pilots and iterative experimentsSynthesize learnings to refine product positioning, roadmap priorities, and development strategies Measurement & ImpactDefine and track KPIs for validation-stage product initiatives.Lead retrospective reviews to capture learnings from both successful and failed experimentsProvide recommendations that inform long-term roadmap and product portfolio decisionsWhat You’ll NeedMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field5+ years of experience in product management, technical consulting, or SaaS pre-salesPreferred QualificationsStrong knowledge of data infrastructure (SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT) and modern data stacks (e.g., Spark, dbt, Snowflake) with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Proficiency in Python or a similar language for prototyping or lightweight automationExperience contributing to AI/ML-enabled products or features.Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, audit, compliance) and ability to translate complex business requirements into intuitive software experiencesProven track record of driving SaaS product initiatives from concept to launch, ideally within innovation labs or new product development environmentsExperience building prototypes using low-/no-code tools (e.g., Figma, Retool, Streamlit) and lightweight scriptingStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for both internal and client-facing audiencesComfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments that require cross-functional leadership and decision-makingTravel Requirements & Working Conditions20% travel for customer and internal meetingsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva officeHow You’ll Be Rewarded✅ Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire✅ 401(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.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. 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