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Okta · 1 day ago

Director, GTM AI Strategy and Operations

Okta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking a visionary Director of GTM AI Strategy and Operations to partner with GTM leadership in developing and executing AI initiatives that drive business transformation and operational success.

CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Melissa Kittles
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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the comprehensive GTM AI roadmap
Lead executive-facing communications, creating compelling narratives and artifacts for C-Suite updates, board materials, and company-wide presentations
Partner with senior leaders across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Business Technology (BT), and Finance to integrate AI initiatives into the annual and long-range GTM planning process
Establish and run the operating cadence and governance model for GTM AI projects
Define the key performance indicators (KPIs) and build the framework to measure the business impact and ROI of our AI investments
Partner with our enablement teams to ensure our GTM organization is equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively leverage new AI tools and processes

Qualification

GTM StrategyAI/ML ExperienceCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationOperational ExcellenceFinancial ModelingPeople ManagementTeam BuildingStrategic Mindset

Required

8+ years of experience in GTM Strategy, Sales/Business Operations, or Management Consulting within high-growth technology companies
2+ years of formal people management experience with a demonstrated ability to coach and grow a team
Proven experience leading a critical, company-wide strategic initiative from conception to measurable results
Direct, hands-on experience with AI/ML projects or tools in a GTM context. This could include deploying AI-powered sales tools (e.g., forecasting, conversation intelligence), leading generative AI pilots for content creation, or implementing ML-based lead scoring models

Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience building and incubating new teams or functions from the ground up
Deep understanding of the enterprise software sales cycle and key GTM motions (e.g., Enterprise, Commercial, Channel)
Excellent financial modeling and data analysis skills; ability to build a compelling business case
A strong point of view on the ethical implications and responsible implementation of AI

Benefits

Equity (where applicable)
Bonus
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

Company

Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.

H1B Sponsorship

Okta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (117)
2024 (133)
2023 (108)
2022 (201)
2021 (142)
2020 (120)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.23B
Key Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
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Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
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