Director, Executive Compensation
About the role
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. The Director of Executive Compensation will lead the design, analysis, governance, and administration of PTC’s executive compensation programs. This role will provide expert counsel on executive pay strategy, market competitiveness, short- and long-term incentive design, and compensation-related governance and disclosure. Working closely with senior leadership and partners across Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and Investor Relations, the Director will develop data-driven recommendations that align executive compensation with PTC’s business strategy, performance objectives, talent priorities, and shareholder interests. This is a highly visible individual-contributor role requiring deep executive compensation expertise, sound judgment, exceptional analytical capability, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Responsibilities
- Executive Compensation Strategy and Design: Lead the design, evaluation, and ongoing management of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and long-term equity incentives. Develop compensation recommendations for executive leaders based on market data, internal equity, business performance, individual contribution, and talent considerations. Work with third‑party executive compensation consultant to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes that strengthen alignment between executive rewards, company performance, and shareholder interests. Monitor executive compensation trends, competitive practices, regulatory developments, and governance expectations within the enterprise software and technology sectors. Provide subject‑matter expertise on executive hiring, promotions, retention arrangements, sever