Partner Enablement Manager
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–10 years
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Partner Enablement Manager at Okta plays a crucial role in developing and executing strategies that empower partners to effectively promote and implement Okta's identity solutions. This position requires expertise in channel enablement, identity security, and a strategic mindset to transition partners to a self-sufficient, partner-led model. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of sales training and CRM processes. The role is part of a dynamic team focused on driving growth in emerging markets.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Okta's career page.
- Okta has 392 other open roles including Senior Corporate Counsel, Manager Site Reliability Engineer, Senior Media Specialist, Developer Led Growth (Auth0).
- 55 active CRM roles on Joblaze right now.
- 7 active access management roles on Joblaze right now.
- 6 active Identity Security roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing (median ~$144,750).
Quick facts
- Is the Partner Enablement Manager role remote?
- It's hybrid — Okta expects some on-site time in Dublin, Ireland.
- What's the salary range?
- Okta lists PLZ 225,000–PLZ 300,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–10 years of relevant experience for this Partner Enablement Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- Okta is hiring for this position in Dublin, Ireland.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Identity Security, Quote to Cash, Partner Portal, CRM, access management.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Okta targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Partner Enablement Manager role at Okta.
From the original posting
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 Global Enablement (GET) team
The Global Enablement Team (GET) focuses on aligning people, processes, and priorities with relevant learning, coaching, and communication delivered at the right time. This role is instrumental in equipping our Okta sales, presales and channel partners with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to promote and implement Okta’s solutions successfully.
The Partner Enablement for Partner Led Countries Role
Reporting to the Director of Partner Enablement, this role will join our growing Global Partner Enablement team to enable select partners to self-sufficiently drive Okta business in emerging markets. Working with cross-functional teams aligned to the partner-led objectives, this role will be responsible for designing and executing on enablement strategy and product knowledge that meets partner needs to excel in a partner-driven approach. This role requires both virtual and in-person enablement with the potential for international travel as the needs grow to other markets.
*This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our San Francisco, CA HQ office during the first week of employment.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop and execute on an enablement strategy and product knowledge that takes partners from initial recruitment through "Tech Champion" status.
- Adapt internal trainings, enablement resources, sales plays, and technical enablement into bespoke partner content through a train-the trainer model in which the partner cascades content to other partners within their ecosystem.
- Ensure partners are experts in Okta onboarding, product sales and presales, service delivery and customer success training.
- Train partner to excel at self-service tools, including self-quoting (New, Upsell, and Renewals), lead management, and deal registration.
- Educate partners on partner program elements including licensing models, pricing strategies and incentives.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to expedite content creation and partner availability.
What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for
- 5-10 years in Channel Enablement or Sales/ Presales Training
- Familiarity and proven understanding of Identity Security and Access Management (IAM)
- Understanding of Quote-to-Cash (QTC) processes and CRM/Partner Portal workflows.
- Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to move a territory from a direct-sales motion to an independent, partner-led model.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with project management methodologies.
- Experience in adult learning principles or certifications
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Ireland. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, 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/irl.
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