About the job
Empower Every Identity, from AI to Human
At Okta, we believe that identity unlocks the full potential of AI. We are dedicated to securing AI through a trusted and unbiased infrastructure, enabling organizations to navigate this transformative era with confidence. This mission drives us to tackle complex, real-world challenges with a passionate commitment to excellence. If you share this dedication, we invite you to join our team.
The Okta Key Accounts Solutions Engineering Team
Our Solutions Engineering team combines technical expertise with business acumen, guiding Okta's most significant customers in delivering secure digital experiences to their employees, partners, and clientele. We prioritize understanding our customers' true technical requirements and provide solutions that lead to impactful business results.
Director of Solutions Engineering - Key Accounts Role
Reporting to the Senior Director of AMER Presales Strategic and Key Accounts, you will spearhead the Solutions Engineering team dedicated to Okta's most strategic and high-potential clients. Your visionary leadership will help translate future possibilities into innovative strategies. You will work closely with Key Account sales leadership and cross-functional teams to devise and implement action plans that meet our ambitious growth objectives.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in establishing standardized, repeatable processes and resources to enhance our technical win rates and secure multi-million dollar contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Lead a Top-Tier Team: Lead a team of five Principal+ Solutions Engineers, with plans to expand to include additional leadership roles. You will oversee the complete hiring process, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring we attract exceptional talent while supporting their professional development.
- Facilitate Strategic Engagements: Implement a structured approach to presales engagements, ensuring consistent application of technical strategies, roadmaps, and playbooks to secure large, complex deals.
- Promote Operational Excellence: Instill operational discipline throughout the Key Accounts SE organization, setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
