Sales Compensation Administration Manager, Google Cloud

The application window will be open until at least May 18, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Boulder, CO, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory. Experience in global sales compensation or related operational lead roles. Experience managing SOX compliance and audit integrity within financial systems.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with SQL and commission systems (e.g., Rainmaker, Callidus, Anaplan). Experience in cross-functional stakeholder management (e.g., Finance, Go-To-Market, and Engineering). Ability to manage projects and go-to-market strategies (e.g., business models and product strategies) to address evolving business needs. Ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain productivity while managing shifting priorities in a changing environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights. About the job You will join our team as an operational individual contributor and Sales Compensation Administration Manager, Google Cloud. In this role, you will oversee business data sets, drive the program management of manual initiatives for Global Compensation Administration, and ensure financial integrity across business streams. You will serve as a business partner to Go-To-Market leadership, Finance, and Engineering, driving operational scalability while maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 compliance.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000-$222,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Direct the global compensation framework to ensure operational scalability and financial integrity for business streams, aligning Go-To-Market leadership, Finance, and Engineering. Lead quarterly financial closes and audits while directing policy governance through protocols, and manage the quarter-close calendar and conduct root cause analysis on Service Level Agreement failures. Drive payouts as the Objectives and Key Results, and resolve participant setup issues and manage systemic payout escalations via issue trackers. Establish monthly data audits and enhance processes using automated audit flags, and investigate high-payout outliers and provide commentary on attainment drivers and goal methodologies. Act as a Subject Matter Expert, resolving cases with Finance and Payroll while providing education to business teams on systems and policy. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.