Senior Strategic Alliance Manager- Indian GSIs

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.The Okta Partners & Global Alliance teamThe Partners & Global Alliances team is part of Okta’s Revenue Organization. We manage the largest and most complex relationships from Cloud Marketplaces, Resellers, Distributors and Global/Systems Integrators with a laser focus on driving sales and deployments of Okta’s software that deliver speed-to value for our customers.The Senior Strategic Alliance Manager, Indian GSIs opportunity As the Sr. Strategic Alliance Manager - Indian SIs you will play a critical role in building and expanding our relationships with large Indian Global System Integrators (GSIs). This is a strategic position that requires a blend of leadership, technical acumen and business insight.What you’ll be doingDevelop and implement partnership strategies with a named group of Indian SIs to grow their Okta practiceWork closely with regional sales leaders globally to drive initiatives and foster collaborative relationshipsOwn the annual partnership planning process, including joint investments, target customers, pipeline and execution plansEstablish a regular rhythm of business and executive interlocks to ensure alignment and mutual successIdentify and outline key areas of opportunity and growth within the partnership frameworkBegin as an individual contributor with a focus on building the foundation for these strategic alliances, and be able to quickly scale to manage a team, providing leadership and understanding the nuances of global-to-local dynamicsWhat you’ll bring to therole & what we’re looking forMinimum 8+ years of experience in building alliances with Global Systems Integrators (co-marketing, investment strategies, practice creation, product/solution development).Deep and recent experience working within the Indian GSI landscape. You MUST have existing relationships with entities including but not limited to: Wipro, TCS, Infosys, and HCL. Proven experience in strategic alliance management, preferably in the security sector.Strong business acumen and technical knowledge relevant to identity and access management.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate at the executive level.Ability to set strategy, plan effectively, and drive execution.Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and internal stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.LI-RemoteP24024The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:$269,000—$403,000 USDBelow is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: . The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:$240,000—$360,000 USDThe Okta ExperienceSupporting Your Well-BeingDriving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + CommunityWe are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. 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