Partner Strategy & Operations Manager - EMEA

The Team

The Partner Strategy and Operations team drives the growth, productivity, and operational scale of Okta's Global Partner Sales organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Partner Strategy & Operations, this team operates as a key cross-functional hub partnering directly with senior Partner ecosystem leaders to align operational performance metrics with long-term business goals.

Role

As a Partner Strategy and Operations Manager, you will serve as a key individual contributor and thought leader playing an essential role in setting the foundation to scale our partner operations. You will combine analytical insight, strong business acumen, and cross-functional partnerships to operationalize, measure, and optimize partner performance across global regions.

Responsibilities

Manage the weekly cadence of the Partner reporting foundation, including forecasting, lead generation, ad-hoc reporting, and analytics.

Develop formal reporting packages for Partner sales effectiveness and conduct regular metrics reviews with Partner leaders and supporting teams.

Measure and evaluate Partner representative and manager ramp time and productivity across global roles and regions.

Structure and lead key strategic initiatives, establish and track KPIs, and refine best practices and Partner sales policies.

Deliver data-driven recommendations for Partner business planning, scorecards, and forecasting processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, optimize sales reporting frameworks, and scale operational infrastructure.

Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven tools and workflows to automate partner data analysis, streamline reporting, and enhance predictive forecasting accuracy.

Requirements

Deep knowledge and experience in global strategic field Partner strategy & operations or Sales strategy & operations.

Foundational knowledge of various Partner selling motions, including ISV, MSP, OEM, Resell, and Distribution.

Demonstrated experience with sales process design, documentation, and rules of engagement.

Proficiency with Salesforce, Clari, Tableau, or equivalent CRM, BI, and PRM tools.

Advanced quantitative and data modelling skills using spreadsheets and analytics platforms.

Experience leveraging AI platforms for data insights, automated reporting, or sales ops process optimization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of working independently and collaboratively across functions

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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.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Ireland is between:

€78.000—€108.000 EUR