Solution Development Consultant (Carbon, ESG, Sustainability)

Summary

As part of Workiva's Growth Solutions team, the Solution Development Consultant is at the forefront of defining new solutions on the Workiva platform. This role is focused on exploring new markets, ideating and iterating on a solution design, and defining the best practices for all selected new solutions or use cases on our platform. The Solution Development Consultant supports the process of incubating new solutions and use cases cross-functionally. Together with other global, internal teams including sales, solution engineering, product, technical solutions, marketing, and the services organization, the Solution Development Consultant is committed to developing best-in-class solutions on the Workiva platform.

What You’ll Do

• Organizes, ideates, and iterates on Software Solution Architecture and utilizes existing and new Workiva platform functionality to develop new applications of our platform under the direction of our Senior Solution Development Consultants.

• Proactively engages with Product Development teams -drafts requirements, iterates on new Workiva platform functionality, and conducts field tests with clients.

• Produces documentation and training assets, enabling our internal services teams, external partners, and clients to implement new solutions with consistent quality.

• Directly interfaces with our clients and partners to provide Delivery Oversight - support and enable our internal services teams as well as external partners to deliver new solutions to our clients.

• Performs Services Delivery - acting as a (hands-on) lead on a selected number of implementation projects for the new solutions.

• Engages in selected Pre-sales Engagements - work directly with prospects to field-test solution design and set accurate expectations about the delivery process.

• Maintains and enhances knowledge of processes related to the solution in incubation through a commitment to ongoing self-guided or Workiva-provided training.

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in client-facing  software implementation service delivery

•  2+ years of experience working with external implementation partners

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

•  4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience

• ESG, Sustainability reporting

• Carbon Accounting measuring and reporting

• Enhanced technology knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace applications, and basic SQL. Familiarity with any of the following: JSON, REST, or Python is a plus

• Have experience and knowledge of the GHG Protocol and related standards (e.g., Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Standard, Product Standard, Scope 3 Standard, etc.).

• Be committed to learning new concepts and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment.

• Have strong analytical, technical, and database management skills and be comfortable managing and analyzing large data sets with high attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

•  Excellent presentation skills - ability to present topics clearly and succinctly to various audiences (internal and external)

•  Self-motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement

•  Ability to influence and drive change in business processes

• A strong individual contributor with intellectual curiosity to positively impact the ability to manage multiple initiatives

•   Demonstrated ability to curate and maintain customer-first relationships

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• 15% travel for internal meetings

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $69,000.00 - $117,000.00

✅ 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 based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

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 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.

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