Sr Manager Executive Compensation

Transmission & Distribution World; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus 25%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon invites an experienced Senior Manager to lead the administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary planning, annual incentives, and long-term equity plans. You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure competitive, compliant programs and drive complex projects, including system implementations and governance initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and excellent communication, with oversight of Compensation Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of compensation experience; 5+ years in executive compensation.
• 3+ years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience.
• Experience with executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, governance practices.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and administration of executive compensation programs across salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and equity plans.
• Perform market benchmarking and provide insights to support compensation decisions.
• Prepare materials for Compensation Committee meetings and disclosures, ensuring compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, and exchanges.
• Drive projects including system implementations, equity administration enhancements, and vendor management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to compensation staff and consult on offers, retention, and severance analyses.

Skills

Executive compensation

Financial modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

CCP/CECP or related certification (preferred)

Tools

Equity administration platforms (Schwab, Fidelity, Computershare, E*TRADE)

Job description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

The Senior Manager, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration is responsible for the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of executive compensation programs including executive base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity plans, including the employee stock purchase plan, deferred compensation, and governance-related processes. This role serves as a strategic partner to Compensation leadership and collaborates closely with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The position provides leadership for executive compensation operations, oversees critical annual processes, supports Compensation Committee activities, and manages complex executive compensation projects.

**This is a multiple-location posting. The selected candidate may be based out of our Exelon Corporate Office locations in IL, DC, MD, or PA**

Primary Duties

• Executive Compensation Program Administration Lead the execution and administration of executive compensation programs including executive salary planning, annual incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, equity programs, and deferred compensation arrangements. Ensure programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and plan provisions. (30%)
• Executive Compensation Analysis, Market Benchmarking and Board Pay Administration Manage executive compensation analyses and market assessments. Evaluate competitive positioning, compensation trends, peer group practices, and emerging market developments. Develop recommendations and insights to support compensation program decisions and executive talent strategies. (20%)
• Oversee preparation of executive compensation materials supporting Compensation Committee meetings and executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement/CD&A preparation and related SEC filings. Partner with Legal and external advisors to ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, stock exchange, and other regulatory requirements. (20%)
• Project and Process Leadership Lead executive compensation projects, including system implementations, process enhancements, equity administration improvements, vendor management activities, and program redesign initiatives. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across executive compensation processes. (15%)
• Team Leadership and Stakeholder Consultation Provide leadership, coaching, and development to executive compensation staff. Partner with senior HR leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and executive management on executive compensation matters. Consult on executive offers, retention arrangements, severance programs, and special compensation analyses. (15%)

Job Scope

This position reports to the Director, Compensation and operates with substantial independence. The incumbent is accountable for departmental executive compensation processes, manages complex projects, provides leadership to professional staff, and influences executive compensation decisions through analysis, expertise, and strategic recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of compensation experience
  Minimum 5 years of executive compensation experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience
• Experience supporting executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, and governance practices
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CCP, CECP, or related professional certification
• Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, Computershare, E*TRADE)
• Master's degree
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee process
• Large publicly traded company experience

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $148,000.00/Yr. – $203,500.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Are you in?