Senior Manager, Incentive Compensation Management | Oracle ICM
Summary: A leading, multi-billion-dollar public company in the industrial sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) to lead the implementation, administration, and long-term ownership of its Oracle Incentive Compensation Management platform.

This individual will serve as the primary business and system owner for Oracle ICM, overseeing a major enterprise-wide transformation from a legacy commission platform to Oracle. The role will be responsible for driving implementation efforts, managing ongoing platform administration, partnering with IT and business stakeholders on integrations and enhancements, and leading a team responsible for configuration and support activities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future state of incentive compensation across a large, complex organization. The ideal candidate will combine Oracle expertise, implementation leadership, business process design, and strategic thinking to help modernize commission operations and create scalable solutions that support future growth.

Location: Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000 + 20% bonus

Responsibilities:
Oracle ICM Ownership & Transformation Leadership

• Serve at the functional owner and long-term product owner of the Oracle ICM platform.
• Lead ongoing Oracle ICM implementation activities, including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
• Partner with implementation consultants, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful platform adoption.
• Drive platform governance, scalability, system performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Develop and execute the roadmap for future Oracle ICM enhancements and capabilities.

Incentive Compensation Systems & Operations

• Oversee administration of incentive compensation programs within Oracle ICM.
• Translate commission plan requirements into scalable system configurations and business processes.
• Support onboarding of new commission plans, acquisitions, and business units into the platform.
• Evaluate existing commission processes and identify opportunities to simplify and improve system design.
• Ensure commission calculations, plan logic, and reporting outputs are accurate and aligned with business objectives.

Business Partnership & Strategic Analysis

• Serve as the bridge between compensation strategy and technical execution.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, HR, Analytics, and IT teams to understand business requirements and system impacts.
• Provide recommendations regarding process improvements, system capabilities, and future-state design.
• Challenge legacy processes and help stakeholders leverage Oracle capabilities more effectively.
• Translate complex business concepts into actionable system solutions.

Integration & Data Management

• Coordinate with IT teams and implementation partners regarding system integrations and data flows.
• Support ongoing management of data feeds, platform dependencies, and future integration initiatives.
• Assess the downstream impact of acquisitions, system changes, and new business requirements.
• Ensure data integrity across commission calculations, reporting, and operational processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team of three direct reports, including Oracle configuration specialists and business analysts.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities for team members.
• Establish priorities and ensure successful delivery of implementation and operational objectives.

Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Establish controls, documentation standards, and audit readiness processes.
• Support reporting, analytics, and performance measurement initiatives.
• Monitor system effectiveness and identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement across commission processes, workflows, and platform utilization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in incentive compensation, commission management, sales operations, business systems, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on Oracle experience required; Oracle ICM experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise system implementations, platform migrations, or large-scale enhancements.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical and operational solutions.
• Experience partnering with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders in complex environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle ICM implementation and administration experience.
• Experience migrating from Varicent, Xactly, SAP Commissions (Callidus), or similar platforms.
• Experience serving as a product owner, system owner, or business owner for an incentive compensation platform.
• Knowledge of sales compensation design, commission structures, and incentive plan administration.
• Experience supporting acquisition-driven or high-growth organizations.
• Familiarity with Oracle ecosystem integrations, reporting tools, and data architecture.
• Experience leading teams responsible for system configuration and business support functions.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans – multiple options, including HSA and FSA
• PTO: 12–25 vacation days depending on tenure, 5 sick days, 6 holidays, 2 half-day holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 inclusion day, 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid Calm app membership for mental wellness
• Profit sharing program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

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