Studio+ Sales Performance Management (SPM) Project Manager-Manager

Location: Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

EY is a global leader in business and technology transformation. Our bold ambition and sector-agnostic model place us at the center of change for organizations across industries including Technology, Life Sciences, Energy, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and beyond. We help clients modernize operations, adopt cutting-edge platforms and achieve measurable outcomes. Our purpose is clear - to help organizations thrive in an economy that is trusted, resilient, and built for sustainable growth.

As a Project Manager in Sales Performance Management (SPM), lead large-scale SPM transformation initiatives. This role requires a strong techno-functional leader with expertise in business requirements gather and project management, enterprise delivery across global teams along with functional knowledge of SPM tools.

Your key responsibilities

• In this role, you will lead project management, requirements design and QA of SPM platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability across enterprise environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and global delivery centers to deliver high-quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of SPM programs across planning, execution, and stabilization
• Manage global onshore/offshore teams and drive program governance and executive reporting
• Gather business requirements, conduct fit-gap analysis, and define solution roadmap
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications
• Oversee SPM implementations, integrations, and enhancements
• Define and manage test strategy, UAT, and defect management
• Engage senior stakeholders and drive alignment
• Support innovation initiatives including AI-driven insights and automation

Skills and attributes for success

• To excel in this role, you’ll need a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities. Key skills include:
• Strong communication and client-facing presence, with the ability to lead executive-level discussions
• Deep understanding of incentive compensation processes and SPM platforms
• Expertise in Agile scrum management
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and API-based integrations
• Ability to manage global delivery teams and ensure solution quality
• Commitment to documentation, governance, and best practices

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery with focus on SPM
• Proven experience leading large-scale global delivery programs
• Strong expertise in SPM tools – SAP, Vericent, Anaplan etc.
• Hands-on experience in business analysis, solution design, and stakeholder management
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to travel based on client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Program & Project Management
• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
• SPM Expertise
• Data Migration & Integration
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• QA / Test Strategy Leadership

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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