Corporate Sponsorships & Executive Programs Manager

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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

Job Description

At Okta, our Strategic Events and Marketing Team designs and executes best-in-class events and experiences that establish Okta as a trusted advisor to the world’s largest organizations. The corporate sponsorship & events manager role is a new role at Okta and you will have the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

We want a proven and experienced team player with big ideas, but we also need someone who likes to roll up the sleeves and dig in on any details necessary to ensure success. This is a highly visible role with exposure to leadership across the company and our event portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing corporate sponsorships & CxO hospitality programs end-to-end.

What you’ll be doing

• Support our first global corporate sponsorship kicking off in 2025.
• Develop and implement immersive experiences for our brand partnership programs that align with Okta’s goals and objectives and will positively impact growth.
• Manage the comprehensive schedule, production, and end-to-end event management of programs within the brand sponsorship, including managing and partnering with the third-party event agency & other vendors. 
• Track ROI, engagement, and audience feedback to measure results, assess opportunities for improvement, and optimize future events for an exceptional attendee experience.
• Lead & support other strategic programs across the team as needed, including third-party activations and CxO-level events. 
• Report into the Strategic Events and Marketing Team and work cross-functionally with other Okta teams (e.g. Partner Marketing, Partner & Alliances, Customer Marketing, Creative, etc.) to launch and manage other partnerships.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Capable of contributing to a long-term program vision & strategy and ability to implement it. 
• Equipped with a business focus and delivery mindset that enables engagement at the executive level.
• Energy, flexibility, and drive to create real and measurable business results.
• Experience in executing integrated, ROI-driven marketing and lead generation programs.
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational and time management abilities, keen attention to detail, and thinking steps ahead in the process
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Passion for the role and the company's mission.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate sponsorship & events management.

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