workiva

Product Success Manager - Sustainability

Workiva is a leading cloud platform for financial reporting, ESG, audit, and risk management, empowering organizations with data integrity and transparency. More about workiva

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Posted 2 months ago

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Employment type

Permanent

Location

Remote

Expertise & Skills

Carbon Accounting Standards (GHG Protocol, CSRD, CDP, GRI, ISSB)Expert
Customer Success ManagementExpert
ESG/Sustainability SoftwareExpert
B2B SaaS Product AdvisoryProficient
Enterprise System Integration (SAP, Salesforce, NetSuite)Proficient
Data-Driven AnalyticsProficient
Stakeholder CommunicationProficient
Project ManagementProficient
Pay benchmark

Median advertised pay for Sustainability / ESG roles on Climate Hero Careers

$81,749range $46,016 - $135,000

Based on 6 roles with disclosed pay. See the full breakdown

Job description

As a Product Success Manager - , you will drive product adoption and growth motions at Workiva. You will work directly with customers to enhance their experience and build successful reference accounts. You will collaborate with internal teams to monitor satisfaction, deliver programs, and act as a liaison for platform deployment. Based in our Growth Team, you will define success for our solutions in .

What You'll Do

  • Lead end-to-end onboarding and feature adoption for mid-market and enterprise clients managing carbon accounting and metrics

  • Help customers map organizational structures, facility data, and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission boundaries into the platform

  • Define and measure Key Value Indicators (KVIs) with leads, CFOs, and compliance teams

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on carbon reporting standards to guide users through emission factor selections, data collection workflows, and audit-ready reporting

  • Translate complex regulatory changes into clear, actionable product guidance for users

  • Monitor customer usage patterns, renewal likelihood, and platform health scores to proactively prevent churn

  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews showcasing carbon reduction milestones, reporting readiness, and platform ROI

  • Interpret customer satisfaction metrics and develop strategies to improve them

  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to advocate for feature enhancements, -specific requirements, and UX improvements

  • Collaborate with Solution Architects to resolve complex data-mapping and methodology questions

  • Review customer accounts post-implementation and collaborate across internal teams to address platform needs and technical troubleshooting

  • Scale emerging solutions and refine operating methods to improve customer satisfaction

  • Align with global teams to ensure best-in-class product success processes

  • Enable Customer Success teams to deliver meaningful value to customers

  • Educate customers and internal teams on the benefits of new product releases

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Customer Success, Product Advisory, or Implementation Management within B2B SaaS, including 2+ years focused on , carbon accounting, or environmental software

  • Deep familiarity with carbon accounting standards, specifically (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and regulatory frameworks like , , , or

  • Exceptional client-facing communication skills with corporate officers, auditors, and technical leads

  • Proven ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts into intuitive user workflows

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Carbon Accounting, , or standards

  • Experience with enterprise integrations such as SAP, Salesforce Cloud, NetSuite, or energy management systems

  • Experience in management consulting or auditing

  • Knowledge of connected data solutions and the Workiva platform

  • Proven track record with product enablement and measurable customer success

  • Strong data-driven analytical skills with a focus on driving customer value realization

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience facilitating sessions and hosting webinars

  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, changing environments

  • Self-motivated, action-oriented mindset with strong execution skills

  • Strong project management skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to interact with business partners at all levels of an organization

Travel Requirement & Working Conditions

  • Up to 10% travel for customer and internal events

  • Reliable internet access for remote work

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Workiva is an Equal Employment 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, 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. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. 

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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Frequently asked questions

Is the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role at workiva remote?
Yes. This Product Success Manager - Sustainability position is listed as a remote role.
What experience level does the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role require?
workiva lists this Product Success Manager - Sustainability role at Senior level.
What skills do you need for the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role?
Key skills for this role include Carbon Accounting Standards (GHG Protocol, CSRD, CDP, GRI, ISSB), Customer Success Management, ESG/Sustainability Software, B2B SaaS Product Advisory, Enterprise System Integration (SAP, Salesforce, NetSuite) and Data-Driven Analytics.
What does the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role pay?
This listing does not disclose a salary. The median advertised pay for Sustainability / ESG roles on Climate Hero Careers is $81,749, ranging $46,016 - $135,000.
How do I apply for the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role?
Use the Apply button on this page to apply for the Product Success Manager - Sustainability role on workiva's careers site.

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