Global Equity Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Support administration of Lyft’s global equity programs including processing all awards, grants, exercises, cancellations and the issuance of all new grants in the US and in foreign jurisdictions, including managing RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, capital markets transactions and other equity programs.
• Continue to drive system automation on the Schwab Equiview platform across Workday and ADP.
• Develop and deliver world class employee education programs for new and continuing employees with a focus on mechanics and overall financial wellness.
• Support all aspects of SOX compliance and continuously work to build efficiencies around execution and documentation of key controls.
• Engage with senior leadership from the legal, finance, and people organizations to design future equity programs and policies and continue to tailor existing ones to the changing needs of our workforce.
• Cook payroll team to ensure proper withholding of tax from equity proceeds.
• Provide a high level of customer service in responding to inquiries from current and former employees as well as investors.
• Define domestic and international integration strategies (deal specific) for equity, support M&A equity integration process for our team and work with the team to execute on integration strategies.
• Ensure that the structure of equity plans and awards are appropriate for international jurisdictions through liaising with legal and tax teams.
• Aid with D&O Questionnaires and Proxy disclosure regarding director and executive officer stock ownership.
• Support the 10b5-1 program for executives and insiders across two brokers.
• Support the timely filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) with the SEC.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in stock plan administration, including with public companies on a global scale.
• Experience effectively partnering with Total Rewards teams, with international equity plans (including M&A equity integration), and supporting Compensation Committee processes.
• Self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and able to drive progress under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills, strong track record of achievement, and a strong tendency toward cross-functional relationship building and a bias toward action.
• Able to distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand communications.
• Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels and communicating effectively and efficiently.
• A strong disposition toward empathy and create an environment where all participants feel supported.
• Able to identify and resolve issues before they surface.

Qualifications

• CEP certification is preferred.
• Very strong Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of Workday, ADP, and the Schwab Equiview platform is a huge plus.
• Deep knowledge of equity accounting and operating in international jurisdictions.
• A strong desire to learn and teach, constantly seeking opportunities to develop team members, and be developed by team members.
• A sense of humor, positive attitude, low ego, and a willingness to dive into new areas.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future.
• 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $121,440 - $151,800, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Schedule

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.