Location : Los Angeles, CA (Onsite/Hybrid from Day 1)Job Description We are seeking an experienced
Varicent Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise
Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary client-facing lead, partnering with business, Sales Operations, Finance, and IT teams to deliver scalable Varicent SaaS solutions while leading global delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities - Lead client engagements, requirements gathering, solution workshops, and roadmap planning.
- Design, develop, and support end-to-end Varicent SaaS solutions, including data models, calculations, workflows, reports, dashboards, integrations, and security configurations.
- Act as the Varicent SME, advising stakeholders on platform capabilities, best practices, and enhancement opportunities.
- Drive compensation plan changes, territory and hierarchy updates, platform enhancements, and production support activities.
- Lead offshore development teams, conduct design/code reviews, and mentor analysts and developers.
- Manage project delivery, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
- Oversee release management, testing, deployments, performance optimization, and platform health.
- Define data governance, audit controls, SOX-compliant standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with business and leadership teams to improve compensation processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in Incentive Compensation Management (ICM).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with the Varicent platform, including implementation, configuration, administration, and support.
- Expertise in Varicent Designer (data models, pipelines, calculations, symbols, workflows) and Varicent Studio (reports, dashboards, web forms).
- Proven experience delivering large-scale Varicent implementations from requirements through go-live.
- Strong SQL and relational database skills (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with ETL processes, API integrations, REST/SOAP services, and data migrations.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Experience leading global and offshore teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with multinational enterprise compensation systems.
- Knowledge of Sales Performance Management (SPM), data governance, and SOX compliance.
- Exposure to AI-enabled compensation and analytics solutions.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 115786- 130289
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
