Manager, Equity Compensation

Bristol Myers Squibb • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Equity Compensation Manager is responsible for the administration of BMS equity programs (including restricted stock units, performance stock units and other long-term incentive vehicles) by coordinating execution, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliant, consistent processes across geographies. This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders in Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, HR, and with third-party providers to support employee inquiries, reporting needs, and continuous improvements to the equity experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years in equity compensation, total rewards, or related HR operations, with hands-on experience supporting equity administration.
• Strong knowledge of equity plans, trends, and global regulatory/tax considerations; experience partnering with Finance, Tax, and Legal.
• A proactive, self-directed work ethic with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of SOX/control execution and audit support for equity-related processes (e.g. documentation, evidence retention, reconciliations).
• Experience coordinating with third-party equity administrators and HR/Payroll partners; comfortable with data files, integrations, and operational reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• familiar with Workday and/or Fidelity a plus
• CEP a plus

Responsibilities

• Program administration support: Support global equity program (across 40+ countries) execution and equity plan application; prepare materials and recommendations for decision-making.
• Lifecycle execution: Coordinate grant, vest, payout, termination provisions, and reporting activities globally; validate data for accuracy and timeliness, reconcile against expectations, and manage exceptions through resolution. Focus on continuous improvement and automation.
• Serve as a Cross-Functional Liaison: Function as a primary contact for our vendors and internal teams. You will provide critical equity expertise and support to our Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and HR teams.
• Process & documentation: Maintain procedures, calendars, and work instructions; identify opportunities for automation and support implementation of improvements.
• Controls & compliance: Execute SOX-aligned controls, retain audit support, and partner with Finance, Tax, and Legal on country-specific considerations and required documentation.
• Stakeholder support: Provide guidance on standard processes, contribute to training and communications, and support inquiry management and service delivery for employees and HR partners.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees