Manager of Solution Consulting - Governance, Risk, and Compliance

As a Manager of Solution Consulting you will step into a world where you won't just oversee operations, but actively engage in high-stakes presales activities that propel us beyond revenue targets. Your expertise won't be confined to the sidelines – it will be front and center, driving us toward new horizons. Think of this as your chance to not just lead, but to elevate. Your role will involve building a team that's efficient and visionary, that thrives on best practices, sharpens its sales and technical prowess, and boldly conquers obstacles in the field.

This Manager of Solution Consulting will specifically be aligned to Workiva’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance suite of solutions.

What You’ll Do

Lead a team of Solution Consultants to support the Workiva sales groups to meet their solution needs

Provide employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities to enhance their skills, motivation, and performance

Maintain an atmosphere of respect, mutual support, flexibility, continuous learning, and fun

Match staff skills and talent to tasks to ensure optimal engagement and performance

Ensure effective alignment of resources and skill sets within the assigned sales territory

Establish and maintain relationships and effectively communicate with customers, business unit leaders and senior management to raise visibility and ensure collaboration

Develop working knowledge of industries and use cases where the Workiva Platform can have an impact

Provide support for all sales activities including needs analysis, discovery, product demonstrations and alignment to customer goals as a player / coach

Participate in strategic projects that further the SC organization and ensure successful delivery of proof of concepts and guided trials

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience

5 years of experience in solution consulting space

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of direct people management experience preferred, including supervisory experience of supervisor and / or individual contributors

Experience with SaaS solutions, cloud technologies, and web security

Ability to discuss technical terminology and best practices for SaaS applications

Ability to identify and resolve development, marketing, or sales obstacles through strong collaboration and communication skills

Ability to understand, empathize, and propose solutions to customers' business challenges, and mentor the team members on doing the same

Ability to speak to multiple customer facing audiences from individual contributors to executive management with confidence and a tailored message

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

Willingness to travel up to 50% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests

Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity 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, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email .

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

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