Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Commissions

Thomson Reuters

Job Location:

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Manager Strategic Initiatives Commission will be a key driver in transforming our commissions processes and reporting capabilities. This highly collaborative role will lead the design and execution of a strategic roadmap to position Varicent as the single source of truth for all commissions-related reporting needs. The Manager will play a pivotal role in onboarding stakeholders onto new processes and technologies fostering cross-functional partnerships and ensuring seamless integration of reporting solutions across the organization. Additionally this role will hold the responsibility of enhancing the rep experience by implementing processes and tools that empower reps with accurate transparent and timely commission-related insights. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional project management expertise a deep understanding of commissions operations and a strong command of reporting tools and data visualization all while championing innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

Lead strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing commissions processes and reporting.
Assist in developing and executing a roadmap to consolidate all commissions reporting into Varicent.
Identify gaps in current reporting processes and drive solutions to address them.
Define requirements prioritize enhancements and oversee implementation and user acceptance testing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the rep experience by ensuring commissions reporting is accurate transparent and easily accessible.
Assist in facilitating Varicent focus groups to gather feedback from users including sales reps and incorporate their insights into system improvements and process design.
Develop training materials and support change management to drive adoption of Varicent as the one-stop shop for commissions reporting.
Analyze data and provide actionable insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
Monitor and report on project progress risks and outcomes to senior leadership.

About You:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Information Systems or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
Overall 10 years of experience
5 years of experience in commissions operations sales operations finance or a related field.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Hands-on experience with Varicent (or similar commissions management platforms) strongly preferred.
Strong command of reporting tools data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and Excel.
Familiarity with system implementation user acceptance testing and process improvement methodologies.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to provide actionable insights.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
Experience overseeing project lifecycles including requirements gathering roadmap development and change management.
Experience facilitating focus groups and incorporating end-user feedback into process and system improvements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing training materials and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
Ability to support and drive adoption of new systems and processes through effective change management strategies.
Passion for enhancing the end-user (rep) experience through process transparency accessibility and accuracy.

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Whats in it For You

Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.

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Required Experience:

Manager

About the Role:

Lead strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing commissions processes and reporting.
Assist in developing and executing a roadmap to consolidate all commissions reporting into Varicent.
Identify gaps in current reporting processes and drive solutions to address them.
Define requirements prioritize enhancements and oversee implementation and user acceptance testing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the rep experience by ensuring commissions reporting is accurate transparent and easily accessible.
Assist in facilitating Varicent focus groups to gather feedback from users including sales reps and incorporate their insights into system improvements and process design.
Develop training materials and support change management to drive adoption of Varicent as the one-stop shop for commissions reporting.
Analyze data and provide actionable insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
Monitor and report on project progress risks and outcomes to senior leadership.

About You:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Information Systems or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
Overall 10 years of experience
5 years of experience in commissions operations sales operations finance or a related field.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Hands-on experience with Varicent (or similar commissions management platforms) strongly preferred.
Strong command of reporting tools data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and Excel.
Familiarity with system implementation user acceptance testing and process improvement methodologies.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to provide actionable insights.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
Experience overseeing project lifecycles including requirements gathering roadmap development and change management.
Experience facilitating focus groups and incorporating end-user feedback into process and system improvements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing training materials and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
Ability to support and drive adoption of new systems and processes through effective change management strategies.
Passion for enhancing the end-user (rep) experience through process transparency accessibility and accuracy.

#LI-KP1

Whats in it For You

Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.