Global Equity Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Support administration of Lyft's global equity programs including processing all awards, grants, exercises, cancellations and the issuance of all new grants in the US and in foreign jurisdictions, including managing RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, capital markets transactions and other equity programs.
• Continue to drive system automation on the Schwab Equiview platform across Workday and ADP.
• Develop and deliver world class employee education programs for new and continuing employees with a focus on mechanics and overall financial wellness.
• Support all aspects of SOX compliance and continuously work to build efficiencies around execution and documentation of key controls.
• Engage with senior leadership from the legal, finance, and people organizations to design future equity programs and policies and continue to tailor existing ones to the changing needs of our workforce.
• Coordinate closely with the payroll team to ensure proper withholding of tax from equity proceeds.
• Provide a high level of customer service in responding to inquiries from current and former employees as well as investors.
• Define domestic and international integration strategies (deal specific) for equity, support M&A equity integration process for our team and work with the team to execute on integration strategies.
• Ensure that the structure of equity plans and awards are appropriate for international jurisdictions through liaising with legal and tax teams.
• Assist with D&O Questionnaires and Proxy disclosure regarding director and executive officer stock ownership.
• Support the 10b5-1 program for executives and insiders across two brokers.
• Support the timely filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) with the SEC.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in stock plan administration, including with public companies on a global scale.
• Experience effectively partnering with Total Rewards teams, with international equity plans (including M&A equity integration), and supporting Compensation Committee processes.
• CEP certification is preferred.
• Very strong Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of Workday, ADP, and the Schwab Equiview platform is a huge plus.
• Deep knowledge of equity accounting and operating in international jurisdictions.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership