Technology Alliances Manager - AI

Technology Alliances Manager - AI

USA - Denver, CO

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it.

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management.

About the Role

At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people think about enterprise security technology. With our Identity Defined Security platform, we're building a borderless world where people—and now intelligent systems and AI agents—have the freedom to work wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.

We call this digital freedom. And as AI reshapes enterprise software, customer engagement, and workforce productivity, identity becomes even more critical. AI systems require secure access, verified data, trusted interactions, and governed autonomy. Ping Identity sits at the center of that transformation.

Ping aspires to deliver the most comprehensive identity security platform by bringing the best AI, security, and infrastructure providers into our ecosystem. As a Technology Alliance Manager – AI Partnerships, you will lead and expand Ping's AI-focused technology alliances, driving co-innovation, co-market, and co-sell initiatives that position Ping as the identity foundation for AI-powered enterprises.

Reporting to the Director of Technology Alliances, this role requires a strategic partnership leader who understands AI ecosystems, thrives in a rapidly evolving landscape, and is passionate about building differentiated, revenue-generating partnerships.

Location near Ping Identity offices preferred - Denver, CO | Austin, TX | Remote eligible

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of AI-centric technology partners within the Ping ecosystem.
• Align partnership priorities with Ping's product roadmap and AI strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to develop secure, scalable integrations between Ping's identity platform and AI partner solutions.
• Support partners in leveraging Ping APIs, SDKs, orchestration, and identity services to deliver differentiated joint solutions
• Ensure integrations support secure human and non-human (machine/agentic) identities.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Partner teams to drive joint go-to-market initiatives including solution briefs, field enablement, campaigns, and co-selling motions.
• Develop compelling AI-powered identity use cases that resonate with enterprise buyers.
• Track and optimize partnership performance across pipeline contribution, adoption, and revenue impact
• Facilitate executive-level collaboration between Ping and partner leadership.
• Own strategic initiatives, delivering measurable outcomes and reporting progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide partners with the resources, enablement, and guidance needed to succeed within Ping's ecosystem.
• Assist the Technology Alliances team with program direction, governance, and ecosystem evolution.

Essential Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology alliances, business development, partner success, or ecosystem management within SaaS.
• 4+ years working in AI, identity, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or developer platforms.
• Strong understanding of APIs, modern identity standards (OAuth, OIDC), and AI/ML ecosystem fundamentals.
• Proven success driving co-build, co-market, and co-sell initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
• Experience managing complex technology partnerships.
• Strong business planning and go-to-market strategy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, emerging technology environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with AI platforms, GenAI providers, fraud detection technologies, or identity verification vendors.
• Technical background or experience working closely with product and engineering teams.

Compensation Range: $129,000 - $162,000 In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day.

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits:

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
• Parental Leave
• Progressive Healthcare Options
• Retirement Programs
• Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
• Commuter Offset (Specific locations)

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.