Senior Stock Plan Manager

DigitalOcean • San Francisco, CA

9d • 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 reports to the Head of Total Rewards and is responsible for the end-to-end management of equity plans, ensuring precision and scalability. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on experience managing equity and ESPP programs at fast-scaling, publicly-traded technology companies, possessing both technical expertise and strategic perspective.

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, including grant processing, RSU vesting/settlements, stock option exercises, cancellations, and ESPP enrollment/purchases, ensuring 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 complex data anomalies, and accurately model stock-based compensation expenses (ASC 718).
• Navigate global regulatory updates and tax mobility frameworks to ensure international compliance and mitigate tax and legal risk.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on DigitalOcean'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.

Benefits

• Competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy.
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses.
• Bonus in addition to base salary (based on company and individual performance).
• Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed