Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) is a leader in Digital Operations Management. In an always-on world, organizations of all sizes trust PagerDuty to help them deliver a perfect digital experience to their customers, every time. Teams use PagerDuty to identify issues and opportunities in real time and bring together the right people to fix problems faster and prevent them in the future. Over 13,000 organizations (including 60 of Fortune 100) rely on PagerDuty to succeed with Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, and DevOps Modernization. Notable customers include GE, Cisco, Genentech, Electronic Arts, Cox Automotive, Netflix, Shopify, Zoom, DoorDash, Lululemon and more. We are expanding rapidly as a platform for Digital Operations Management using AI/ML and Automation and growing our adoption by Development, IT, Customer Service, Security, and other teams across the organization.
As the Manager of Sales Strategy and Operations, you will be the strategic backbone of our go-to-market execution. You will bridge the gap between sales strategy, financial predictability, and rep motivation. This role is highly cross-functional, sitting at the intersection of Sales Leadership, Finance, and HR. Your mission is threefold: design and execute commission plans that drive the right sales behaviors, build the analytics framework to measure performance, and run a highly predictable weekly and quarterly sales forecasting cadence.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Compensation Design & Execution
Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance to design, model, and implement annual and mid-year Sales Incentive Compensation Plans (OTE structures, accelerators, SPIFFs, and gates) that align with company ARR goals.
Ensure data accuracy, timely payouts, and dispute resolution for the global sales team using our incentive compensation management (ICM) software.
Conduct ongoing analysis on plan performance (e.g., attainment distribution, cost of sales, commission leakage) to ensure plans remain motivating for reps and fiscally responsible for the business.
Sales Forecasting & Revenue Predictability
Own and optimize the weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales forecasting process. Ensure consistency and accountability across regional sales managers and VPs.
Manage and configure our forecasting platform (e.g., Clari, Gong, or CRM forecasting modules) to track pipeline health, historical conversion rates, and deal slippage.
Sales Performance Analytics & Reporting
Build, maintain, and optimize automated dashboards and reports that track core SaaS metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV, Win Rates, Sales Cycle Length, Pipeline Coverage, Average Contract Value).
Move beyond standard reporting to deliver proactive insights. Identify pockets of underperformance, bottlenecks in the sales funnel, or top-performing behaviors to replicate across the org.
Provide the data foundations and analytical narratives for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive board meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
4–6 years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or Sales Finance, ideally within a fast-growing B2B SaaS environment.
Advanced CRM knowledge (Salesforce/HubSpot) is required; specifically managing forecasting rollups and custom pipeline reporting.
High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for financial modeling and compensation plan simulations
Experience with Forecasting tools (e.g., Clari, Gong) and Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) software (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Spiff, Xactly) is a strong plus.
Data visualization experience (Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI) is highly preferred.
Strong data-modeling skills with the ability to translate complex, messy datasets into clear, actionable executive summaries.
High emotional intelligence and communication skills. You will handle sensitive compensation data and negotiate metrics with strong-willed sales leaders; building trust is paramount.
PagerDuty is a flexible, hybrid workplace. We embrace and encourage in-person working as an integral part of our culture. Both our employees and external research tells us that co-located collaboration strengthens connections, drives innovation, and accelerates learning.
This role is expected to come into our San Francisco office two times per week, so you can thrive in your new role and fully embrace being a Dutonian!
The base salary range for this position is $127,000.00 - $191,400.00 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.
Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.
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Where we work
PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:
Location restrictions:
Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.
How we work
Our values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.
People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.
What we offer
As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.
Your package may include:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work arrangements
Company equity*
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
Retirement or pension plan*
Generous paid vacation time
Paid holidays and sick leave
Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
Company-wide hack weeks
Mental wellness programs
*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure
About PagerDuty
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses
PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.
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Additional Information
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