Full-Time

Global Equity Program Manager

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting riders with drivers

Compensation Overview

$132k - $165k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; must be in-office 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Thu) with up to 4 weeks remote per year.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Workday HRIS
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 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 Mergers and Acquisitions equity integration), and supporting Compensation Committee processes
  • Very strong Excel skills are required
  • Knowledge of Workday, ADP, and the Schwab Equiview platform is a huge plus
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
Desired Qualifications
  • CEP certification is preferred
  • Knowledge of Workday, ADP, and the Schwab Equiview platform is a huge plus
  • Deep knowledge of equity accounting and operating in international jurisdictions
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities across cross-functional teams
  • Sense of humor, positive attitude, low ego, and willingness to dive into new areas

Lyft connects riders with drivers via a mobile app in urban areas in the US and Canada, offering rides, bike and scooter rentals, and ads. Riders request a trip and a nearby driver accepts; Lyft takes a commission from the fare and also earns from rentals, subscriptions like Lyft Pink, and advertising. Lyft differentiates itself by combining multiple mobility options in one app, using a flexible gig-economy driver model, and prioritizing safety and ease of use. Its goal is to provide convenient urban transportation with diverse services while maintaining steady revenue and a positive user experience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Record $1.12B free cash flow enables $300M buyback and 20%+ bookings growth.
  • Active riders grew 17% to 28.3M in Q1 2026 with 14% revenue increase.
  • Autonomous vehicle partnerships with Waymo, May Mobility, Baidu expand addressable market.

What critics are saying

  • Uber's $13.2B revenue and Nvidia AV partnership threaten Lyft's autonomous vehicle strategy.
  • 27% ride concentration in brand partnerships risks 5-10% bookings loss if partners exit.
  • 1% net margin versus Uber's 15% EBIT reveals structural unprofitability and vulnerability.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Brand partnership ecosystem drives 27% of rides with United, DoorDash, Southwest Airlines.
  • First US airline-rideshare pay-with-miles feature launched April 2026 with United.
  • AI Earnings Assistant guides drivers to optimal locations and times for maximum pay.

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