Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity 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 Team
The Global Alliance Team is part of Okta’s Revenue Organization. We manage the largest and most complex relationships from Cloud Marketplaces, Resellers, Distributors and Systems Integrators with a laser focus on driving sales and deployments of Okta’s software. We are looking for a Sr. Partner Alliance Manager, GSI for UK/I. The ideal candidate will be a builder with a strategic approach and bias towards execution.
How you’ll make an impact
This role will expand our existing alliances with GSIs like PwC, Deloitte, NTT DATA and Accenture. Working closely with our EMEA sales leadership, this role has the opportunity to lay the foundation for the GSI business at Okta.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute partner business plans with GSIs across EMEA. ● Build capacity to scale sales and delivery
- Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships across the largest GSIs to execute the joint sales plays that deliver financial results.
- Co-own joint Marketing initiatives, which include the use of Marketing Development Funds to drive demand generation through events and campaigns
- Own and drive the certifications, accreditations, and training of GSIs in EMEA
- Build and drive pipeline generation at the field level with direct sales and go-to-market partner organizations (EMEA Alliances)
- Drive and manage partnership agreements with the GSI member firms across EMEA
What you’ll bring with you:
- Proven experience and network working with technology alliances - ideally at a SaaS company and within cybersecurity.
- Experience building out a business at scale with Big 4 Advisory Firms or Global Systems Integrators across multiple regions in EMEA
- Deep experience and knowledge of Systems Integrators (from business model, to training and certification strategies).
- Executive communication skills and an ability to drive influence and action from Senior Leaders across product, finance and sales.
- Data driven mindset with strong analytical skills to continuously measure KPI’s, pipeline, marketing, deal registrations, accreditations and certifications.
- Track record of beating revenue based quotas
Additional expertise that would add value to this role:
- Exposure and involved with Hyper Scalers
- Operational Excellence when it comes to the utilisation of tools and AI to carry out your role effectively.
- Experience in SaaS based partnering models
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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in the United Kingdom. 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 comprehensive healthcare coverage and financial benefits including paid time off and parental leave in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/gbr.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience and network working with technology alliances ideally at a SaaS company and within cybersecurity
- Experience building out a business at scale with Big 4 Advisory Firms or Global Systems Integrators across multiple regions in EMEA
- Deep experience and knowledge of Systems Integrators including business model, training, and certification strategies
- Executive communication skills to influence Senior Leaders across product, finance, and sales
- Data driven mindset with strong analytical skills to measure KPIs and marketing effectiveness
- Track record of beating revenue based quotas
Okta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Okta and has not been reviewed or approved by Okta.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and income protection, complemented by preventive care options and wellness resources. These elements indicate robust coverage for both routine needs and more complex situations.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits. Caregiving resources and flexible arrangements help employees navigate family responsibilities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, separate sick time, paid holidays, and a company Wellbeing Week provide multiple avenues for time away. This breadth supports rest, recovery, and work‑life balance.
Okta Insights
What We Do
Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 10,000 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
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