Senior Stock Plan Manager

DigitalOcean•Austin, TX

21h•$120,800 - $151,000•Remote

About The Position

DigitalOcean is seeking an experienced Senior Stock Plan Manager to manage and advance its equity compensation strategy and global stock plan operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of equity plans, ensuring programs run with precision and scale effectively. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on experience leading equity and ESPP programs at fast-scaling, publicly-traded technology companies, possessing both technical expertise and strategic perspective to advise leadership.

Requirements

Proven experience leading complex equity and ESPP programs at a global, fast-scaling, publicly-traded tech company.
Hands-on mastery of Fidelity PSW.
Expert command of Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, complex logic formulas, xlookup/vlookup) with an uncompromising commitment to zero-error execution.
A proven track record of breaking down complex, ambiguous data issues across multi-system environments and engineering scalable, automated compliance solutions.
The ability to communicate intricate financial narratives simply, build cross-departmental alignment, and serve as a trusted resource for employees.
A proactive, continuous-improvement mentality with a dedication to leaving processes better than you found them.

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 3 designation.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end global equity and ESPP lifecycle operations (grant processing, RSU vesting/settlements, stock option exercises, cancellations, ESPP enrollment/purchases) to guarantee flawless execution and a seamless participant experience.
Design, implement, and automate stock plan workflows across multi-system environments (Workday, ADP, Fidelity) to maximize efficiency and eliminate manual errors.
Architect a rigid internal control framework and drive comprehensive equity reconciliations to ensure 100% data integrity and continuous SOX compliance.
Partner strategically with Legal, Finance, and Corporate Tax to support Section 16 filings, resolve highly complex data anomalies, and accurately model stock-based compensation expenses (ASC 718).
Navigate global regulatory updates and tax mobility frameworks to proactively ensure international compliance while mitigating tax and legal risk.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on DO’s stock plans, collaborating with executive stakeholders to prepare Compensation Committee materials and proxy equity tables.
Develop and execute scalable employee equity education programs (webinars, FAQs, etc.) to demystify complex equity structures and maximize the perceived value of Total Rewards.