[Remote] Lead Equity Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cotiviti is seeking a Lead Equity Program Manager to own the administration, governance, and strategic evolution of its Management Equity Program. The role leads equity operations and modeling, coordinates with executives, private equity sponsors, legal counsel, and vendors, and supports executive compensation strategy and Board and Compensation Committee materials.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of equity programs including grant planning, allocation modeling, issuance, and ongoing administration
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with private equity sponsor expectations
• Drive timely, error-free execution of all grant-related activities
• Serve as primary relationship owner for Equity Shift
• Oversee system configuration, data integrity, reporting outputs, and service delivery
• Establish and monitor SLAs and performance standards
• Lead development, tracking, and governance of all equity documentation
• Maintain centralized repository with strong version control and audit readiness
• Ensure consistency across grant documentation and amendments
• Partner with external legal counsel on plan interpretation and documentation
• Ensure compliance with plan rules, regulatory requirements, and equity practices
• Support executive compensation governance, including documentation, approvals, and audit readiness
• Translate complex equity and executive compensation concepts (e.g., vesting, MOIC, pay mix) into clear, actionable insights
• Partner with executives and sponsors on equity strategy and executive compensation decisions
• Develop executive-ready materials, including scenario analysis, grant recommendations, and value narratives
• Support design and evolution of executive compensation programs, including equity and performance-based LTI
• Lead executive compensation modeling (e.g., dilution, MOIC outcomes, grant sizing, payout scenarios)
• Prepare Compensation Committee and Board materials, including analysis, benchmarking, and presentations
• 100% accurate and timely issuance of equity grants
• Centralized governance framework and documentation repository
• Standardized reporting (grant status, vesting, scenarios)
• Improved vendor performance and SLA adherence
• Executive-ready communication materials explaining equity value
• Executive compensation modeling and scenario analysis supporting grant design and decision-making
• Board-ready materials clearly articulating equity value and performance alignment
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Business, or related field required
• 8+ years in compensation, with significant focus on equity/long-term incentive programs
• Demonstrated experience managing equity vendors and legal coordination
• Deep expertise in equity compensation structures and administration
• Strong analytical capability (modeling, scenario analysis)
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into plain English
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Strong stakeholder management with senior executives
• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCP) preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed or publicly traded environments strongly preferred
• Experience with Equity Shift or similar platforms
• Familiarity with private equity terminology (e.g., MOIC, vesting structures)
• Exposure to governance, audit, and compliance frameworks

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus consideration
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid family leave
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti
• Remote work environment

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