Senior Director, Compensation

MongoDB’s People team is on a journey to optimize our compensation programs for scale. We are looking for a Senior Director, Compensation Partners to lead global compensation programs and co‑lead the team with the Director of Compensation Operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a key architect of our compensation strategy as we continue to scale globally. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and evolve global compensation strategy aligned with business goals, growth stage, and talent needs. Advise senior leaders on compensation trends, market competitiveness, and equity practices. Balance market competitiveness, pay equity, and cost efficiency in a fast‑moving tech environment. Compensation Programs & Projects Lead the design and evolution of global compensation philosophy. Own job architecture strategy, including leveling frameworks, job families, and career structures. Drive complex, cross‑functional compensation initiatives from concept through implementation. Partner with the Director, Compensation Operations to design scalable frameworks, tools, and processes. Benchmark against peer tech companies and evolving talent markets. Business Partnership Lead and develop a global team of Compensation Partners supporting multiple business units. Advise on hiring offers, promotions, retention, and organizational changes, especially for critical technical roles. Use data and market insights to guide compensation decisions in competitive talent markets. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Finance on compensation planning, forecasting, and equity spend. Collaborate with HRIS and People Analytics to improve tools, modeling, and reporting. Work with Recruiting to support competitive, scalable hiring strategies. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing compensation team. Build a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement. Qualifications 15+ years of experience in compensation, with deep expertise in broad‑based sales incentives plan design, and executive compensation, ideally within SaaS environments. Experience operating internationally with a strong understanding of global market practices and regulatory considerations. Strategic leader and trusted advisor who influences senior leadership and owns high‑impact initiatives from end‑to‑end. Operator ability to move between detail and the big picture, driving enterprise‑wide impact in a fast‑paced environment. Strong clarity, alignment, and execution skills—capable of cutting through ambiguity and aligning stakeholders to deliver results. Builder of teams and culture, fostering trust, camaraderie, and high performance. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range (U.S.): $151,000 – $297,000 USD. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Other benefits for eligible employees may include equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully‑paid gender‑neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, and access to a comprehensive health benefits package. EEO & Accommodations MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. MongoDB, Inc. provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities within the application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Consulting Solutions