Vice President, Head of User Experience (UX) Job at Workiva in Denver

Overview Workiva delivers the world’s leading AI platform for mission-critical work in the Office of the CFO and beyond. Finance, sustainability and GRC teams at more than 6,000 organizations rely on Workiva as the collaboration platform for their most important work. People worldwide use our connected, AI-powered platform to simplify complex challenges at enterprise scale. What You’ll Do Translate company strategy into operational goals and metrics for the team that serve to align and motivate employee performance Align with other teams and departments to analyze, monitor, forecast, and prioritize initiatives in accordance with organizational priorities and strategic plan Scale team processes to foster operational excellence in the craft of UX including the use of leading AI-tools Build a strong, sustainable organization with high levels of employee engagement by attracting and developing exceptional talent and rewarding high performance of teams and individuals Provide coaching to design leaders on leadership, decision-making, people management, and communication skills; offer constructive feedback and developmental opportunities to enhance skills and performance Model Servant Leadership by creating an atmosphere of respect, mutual support, flexibility, continuous learning, good humor, and alignment to business goals and customer needs Establish and maintain relationships and communicate effectively with customers, business unit leaders and senior management to raise UX visibility and ensure collaboration with key stakeholders Collaborate with design leaders to establish guidelines, principles, and standards for cross-team design alignment and a consistent user experience Work with the Research Director to establish a comprehensive research strategy and ensure usable insights inform design decisions; align approaches and communicate effectively across product teams What You’ll Need Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of progressive relevant experience in user experience, with measurable impact, preferably in B2B software or related technology At least 10 years of leadership experience in design management A B.A. or B.S. degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, computer science or software engineering preferred. Advanced degrees (MA, PhD, MBA) are desirable but not required Preferred Qualifications Ability to conceive and articulate a compelling vision supported by strategy and execution Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, frameworks, methodologies, and applying them to real-world problems from user insights Solid understanding of UX principles and B2B research methodologies Experience building and scaling design organizations beyond 50+ individuals Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience working in an Agile development environment Strong analytical skills to use data and analytics to inform design decisions Experience with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite) Ability to recruit, retain, and nurture a culture of excellence and healthy team dynamics Strong customer orientation, deep problem-solving abilities Working Conditions & Travel Availability for 25–30% travel to meet with teams in other offices, customers, vendors, and/or at trade shows Reliable internet access for remote work when not in a Workiva office How You’ll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $270,000.00 - $351,000.00 A discretionary bonus typically paid annually Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including 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 providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best — either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment. #LI-LP1 #J-18808-Ljbffr