Sales Compensation Analyst – SPM Systems

Cisco

Sales Compensation Analyst managing commissions system migrations and technical leadership at Cisco. Collaborating with finance, sales operations, and IT teams to optimize performance management processes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeColorado, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $100,900 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProject CoordinationSystem MigrationsUATData MappingSPM PlatformsAgileScrumBacklog ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTeam Efficiency OptimizationStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingResource AllocationMeeting Governance

Tools & Technologies

XactlySAP CommissionsJIRAMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointPowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Sales CommissionsIncentive CompensationSales OperationsFinanceTechnical ImplementationsMigration RoadmapHigh-Growth Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end commissions system migration by maintaining master project plans, tracking dependencies, and managing the "source of truth" for all project artifacts and documentation
Serve as Scrum Master for a dedicated team, facilitating all ceremonies (Stand-ups, Planning, Retrospectives) and optimizing team efficiency by removing daily blockers
Partner closely with business stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of sales compensation plans and incentive structures, ensuring technical implementations align with evolving sales strategies
Develop the team’s bandwidth and resource allocation to ensure commitments are realistic, balanced, and prioritized against the migration roadmap
Act as the main liaison between Sales Ops, Finance, and IT, proactively identifying timeline bottlenecks and facilitating steering committee updates to ensure a seamless go-live.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of demonstrated ability in Project Management or Project Coordination specifically within Sales Commissions or Incentive Compensation environments
2+ years of experience working within or leading a technical team in an Agile/Scrum environment
Validated experience navigating the lifecycle of system migrations, including UAT, Parallel Runs, and Data Mapping
Showed strength with SPM platforms (e.g., Xactly, SAP Commissions, or similar incentive compensation software)
Experience using JIRA for backlog management and Microsoft Office Suite (including SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel) for project documentation and reporting
Exceptional organizational skills with a consistent track record of maintaining complex project schedules and detailed meeting governance
Strong "bridge-building" interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical developer needs into business-friendly updates for leadership
Analytical approach with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities within complex commission logic
Experience in high-growth technology environments leading multi-functional partners across Finance and Sales Operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Eligible for paid time away as described in Cisco's policies
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles subject to policies