• SPM consultant - SM

    Cognizant (Denver, CO)


    What makes Cognizant unique?

     

    Our strength is our people, and our ability to work together. We pride ourselves on the talent we are able to attract to our organization. We not only hire the best but continuously strive to provide our associates with opportunities to work with innovative solutions and technologies, with best-in-class clients across the globe. Our diverse group of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking! At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will be responsible for the way tomorrow!

    Job Summary:

    The Sales Performance Management (SPM) Architect is responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-grade SPM solutions that drive sales effectiveness, incentive optimization, and operational transparency. This role focuses on technical architecture, compensation model design, automation of incentive processes, and integration with critical enterprise systems. The SPM Architect ensures scalable and auditable compensation solutions across the sales organization.

    Qualifications:

    • 7+ years of experience in SPM, ICM, or Sales Ops solutions, including 3+ years in architecture or platform leadership roles.

    • Hands-on experience with leading SPM platforms (e.g., Varicent, Spiff, Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions).

    • Strong knowledge of incentive compensation modeling, quota management, territory & credit assignment.

    • Familiarity with data integration techniques (APIs, ETL, SQL) and enterprise systems (CRM, HRIS, ERP, Payroll).

    • Understanding of SOX compliance, compensation auditability, and data privacy considerations.

    • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

    • Preferred: SPM platform certifications or advanced credentials in sales operations, data modeling, or enterprise systems.

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    Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025.

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $138,000 – $162,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    Benefits:

    Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

    + 401(k) plan and contributions

    + Long-term/Short-term Disability

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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    **Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.