Senior Director of Compensation

Overview Senior Director, Compensation — lead the global compensation function, partner with key stakeholders to identify compensation needs and priorities, and provide compensation solutions and insights. Mentor and coach the team to drive development and growth. Design and implement annual compensation programs, policies, and procedures as part of the Global Rewards team. What You'll Do Develop and drive a comprehensive, forward-looking compensation philosophy and strategy that supports the company's talent and growth objectives, including maintaining a robust job architecture and leveling framework to ensure internal equity and consistency. Prepare compensation committee materials, including proxy disclosures, peer group benchmarking analyses, and pay-for-performance assessments. Ensure all executive pay programs comply with regulatory requirements, including SEC reporting obligations. Monitor compensation trends, emerging practices, and regulatory developments to proactively adjust programs. Champion pay equity through regular audits, transparent reporting, and data-driven remediation strategies. Ensure programs comply with global, federal, state, and local regulations, including emerging AI and pay transparency legislation. Leverage analytics and financial modeling to evaluate effectiveness and ROI of compensation programs. Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal to integrate compensation strategy into broader initiatives. Lead and develop a high-performing compensation team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Who You Are You are a leader who thrives on juggling multiple assignments, enjoys problem solving, and is motivated to provide best-in-class employee experience. You are technical, organized with strong attention to details and data accuracy. What You've Accomplished 10+ years in Compensation or related experience Compensation Committee experience preferred, including preparing executive compensation materials and governance considerations Strong technical and analytical skills with a focus on automation Results-oriented, able to navigate rapid change and ambiguity Analytical thinker skilled at using data to inform decisions Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare executive summaries and recommendations Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information Understanding of the importance of data accuracy Gartner Analyst-acclaimed technology leadership across our product categories Continuous learning and development opportunities Innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and collaborative work environment Competitive global benefits including pay, bonus, and employee equity Pega Offers You Gartner-acknowledged technology leadership Continuous learning and development opportunities Innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment Competitive global benefits program including pay, bonus, and equity Additional Information Base salary range for this role is 222,200 - 344,900 USD annually. This role may be eligible for annual bonus or commission, as well as benefits and other incentives. Final compensation determined at offer based on education, experience, skills, and market conditions. We will share information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage. EOE: Pegasystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster an inclusive environment and do not discriminate in employment on protected characteristics. LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr