Description
Okta is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Events, Experiences & Customer Marketing to lead its global experiential strategy, internal culture-driving events, customer marketing portfolio, and brand partnership programs.
The successful candidate will define and lead Okta's global events strategy, architecting a portfolio that aligns with corporate growth objectives, product launches, and brand priorities. They will elevate Okta's flagship customer conference, Oktane, and oversee the company's broader external event portfolio, customer marketing organisation, global brand partnerships, and critical internal milestone events.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and leading Okta's global events strategy
- Elevating Oktane as the industry's premier identity and security event
- Managing Okta's external event portfolio, including executive summits, industry trade shows, and customer advisory boards
- Establishing measurable business outcomes for all external events
- Leading and scaling the global Customer Marketing organisation
- Amplifying customer voices through advocacy, community building, and executive reference programs
- Strategising and executing high-stakes internal and sales events
- Driving strategic brand partnerships
- Partnering with executive leadership and developing teams
The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, customer marketing, or corporate communications within high-growth enterprise software, SaaS, or cybersecurity organisations. They must have a track record of successfully directing large-scale global event portfolios and high-stakes internal corporate events.
In terms of compensation, the annual base salary range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is $305,000-$419,000 USD. Okta also offers equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave.