Director of Operations & Innovation, Sales Performance Management (SPM)

Director of Operations & Innovation, Sales Performance Management (SPM)Description -Job SummaryThis role will drive the planning, implementation, and operational evolution of our SPM/ICM teams, systems and processes. This role will be critical to accelerate implementation of a new enterprise SPM system and build sustainable operational excellence within the sales comp organization. The role isn’t just about maintaining current operations and systems—it’s about transforming them.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Ownership of SPM (Sales Performance Management) LifecycleLead all phases of the SPM journey—from vendor selection and system implementation to long-term operational optimization and global scalability. Unification of enterprise sales comp and planning execution  will be key focus. Operational Leadership & OptimizationOwn and continuously refine cross-functional workflows across Sales Comp, GRO, HR, IT, and Finance to ensure system integrity, data readiness, and alignment with business needs. Optimize and improve processes that are directly and indirectly related to sales compensation administration and sales productivity insights/analyticsChange Management & EnablementDesign and lead sales comp operational change management initiatives to drive adoption, minimize disruption to reps, and align improvements to broader business strategies.Risk Identification & MitigationProactively manage design, data, and adoption risks through early identification, mitigation planning, and stakeholder communication.Influences executive decision on a wide range of business issues, including risk management and implementation tactics.Performs talent management responsibilities including recruitment, performance management, coaching and career development to elevate existing operational teams.Education & Experience RecommendedSPM/ICM Domain ExpertiseProven experience leading enterprise SPM technology initiatives (e.g., Xactly, Varicent, Anaplan, SAP Commissions) with deep knowledge of sales comp data architecture models and incentive strategies.Vendor & Integration InsightFamiliar with SPM/ICM specific vendor evaluation, implementation pitfalls, pricing models, and integration challenges across large-scale ecosystems.Cross-Functional InfluenceHistory of strong partnerships with Sales Comp, IT, Finance, HR, and Operations to align and execute multi-departmental priorities.Strategic Systems ThinkerSkilled at sales comp and planning process mapping, governance setup, stakeholder alignment, and identifying operational bottlenecks.Future-Facing Value CreationAbility to elevate efficiency of operational teams and build internal capability for long-term success and reusability across future initiatives.Track record of transforming teams into high-performing, results-driven organizationsImpact & Scope• Impacts multiple functions and may act as a lead to peers on cross-functional SPM initiatives project teams working to establish and execute business goals.Disclaimer• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.The pay range for this role is $183,650 to $293,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Benefits:HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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