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Senior Business Planning Program Manager

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full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaWashingtonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $143,400 - $216,900 per year

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About the role

  • Lead annual Go-for-Growth planning process for Global Renewals including territory carving, roster alignment, and field resource deployment.
  • Drive & coordinate the broader G4G execution working closely with other functional leaders from Global Incentive Compensation, GTM Planning, CSG Strategy and Analytics.
  • Manage research & discovery for compensation plan adjustments and recommendations.
  • Leverage data and insights to define and develop compelling business recommendations and communicate them effectively, driving decision-making and influencing key stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain deep expertise in sales and compensation policies to proactively inform planning and ensure GTM strategy is designed with these frameworks in mind.
  • Serves as the primary advocate & problem solver for the field through the G4G process, triaging issues, managing late-breaking changes, and directing stakeholders to appropriate resolution paths.
  • Communicate risk clearly and take the lead in developing resolution strategies; solicit executive involvement as required.
  • Partner closely with Customer Success and Sales Strategy teams to maintain alignment on G4G planning with corporate priorities, while staying ahead of changes through an active inside view.
  • Lead consultative engagements with business stakeholders to understand business goals, challenges and data needed to support the Incentive Compensation strategy and proactively make recommendations.
  • Partner with Enablement, Orchestration and Field to develop change management and communication strategies, as well as deliver training, for G4G and Incentive Compensation programs.
  • Develop and execute a feedback loop to intake questions and suggestions from field teams.
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting on Incentive Compensation results and G4G milestones to leadership, business partners, stakeholders and impacted individuals.

Requirements

  • 10 years of proven track record in leading transformational change with increasing levels of responsibility, ideally in management consulting or SaaS strategy.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to independently pull and interpret data — translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive strategic decision-making.
  • Effective communicator who can clearly and concisely convey complex ideas both verbally and in presentation format, comfortable in both leadership level and tactical/technical discussions.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, building strong relationships and driving consensus.
  • Strong understanding of Customer Success and industry trends, with relevant Salesforce certifications being a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysiscompensation plan adjustmentsbusiness recommendationschange managementreportingstrategic decision-makingtransformational changeconsultative engagementsproblem-solvingstakeholder management
Soft Skills
effective communicationinfluencingcollaborationrelationship buildingself-motivatedproactiveresults-drivenanalytical thinkingpresentation skillstime management
Certifications
Salesforce certifications