Partner Marketing Manager - ANZ

Okta Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Partner Marketing Manager in Australia to lead partner marketing strategy and execution. You will own joint campaigns, create co-branded assets, manage MDF funds, and collaborate with regional teams to embed partner initiatives into Okta programs.

With 8+ years in marketing or partnerships, you will oversee in-region events, drive demand generation, and measure ROI across partner activities. This hybrid role reports to APJ leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in partner/marketing roles with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 6+ years with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate joint marketing campaigns with partners (webinars, events, digital ads).
• Create co-branded assets (whitepapers, solution briefs, social content).
• Manage Market Development Funds (MDF) to support partner-led marketing.
• Collaborate with regional teams to integrate focus partners into Okta initiatives.
• Coordinate with APJ Strategic Partner Marketing Manager on GSI/CSP tasks.
• Serve as primary marketing contact for focus partners; maintain relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

The Partner Marketing Manager is a business strategic thinker, executor, and leader in Partner + Marketing initiatives, often leading complex projects, cross-functional, and broader company-wide initiatives. Deep understanding of business value propositions and better together positioning with assigned focus partners. Owns, builds and drives the strategies and plans with specific assigned focus partners / partner types. Builds and executes Partner + Marketing initiatives, campaigns or programs leveraging templates and frameworks working closely with cross-functional teams.

Experience: 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree

Core Responsibilities

Partner Marketing Execution & Support:

• Joint Campaign Planning: Collaborate with partners to design and execute joint marketing campaigns, such as webinars, events, or digital advertising.
• Asset Creation: Develop co-branded materials like whitepapers, solution briefs, and social media content
• Funding Support: Manage Market Development Funds (MDF) to financially support partner-led marketing initiatives
• Work with the regional marketing team to identify opportunities to incorporate focus partners into existing Okta-led initiatives
• Coordinate with the APJ Strategic Partner Marketing Manager on logistical tasks related to GSI and CSP partners as directed.

Relationship & Event Execution:

• Serve as a primary marketing contact for a set of focus partners, assisting the APJ Partner Marketing Lead with relationship maintenance and communication
• Build and execute for key in-region events, including:
  • Partner Connects and Partner Forum events in ANZ in alignment with APJ lead
  • Key in region Tech Alliance events, such as: AWS Summits
• Showcasing Partner Success: Highlight partner achievements and solutions through case studies, blogs, or videos.
• Regular Communications: Ensure ongoing communications with partners, sharing product updates, new campaigns, and marketing best practices.

Demand Generation:

• Collaborative Demand Generation: Work with partners to create demand-generation campaigns and events aimed at attracting and converting leads.
• Lead Sharing and Tracking: Facilitate the process for lead sharing between the company and its partners, ensuring accountability and follow-through.

Reporting:

• Tracking ROI: Measure the effectiveness of partner marketing initiatives in driving pipeline, revenue, and adoption.
• Feedback Loops: Use data and partner feedback to refine strategies and improve program outcomes.

Internal Team Alignment & Planning

• Collaboration with Sales: Work closely with the partner sales team to align marketing initiatives with revenue goals.
• Integrated GTM Planning: Work closely with Marketing Pod teams to embed partner marketing strategies into global and theater level plans.
• Product Marketing Integration: Ensure partner messaging aligns with the company’s broader product positioning and GTM strategy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Campaign Execution: Successful on-time and on-budget delivery of assigned co-branded marketing activities.
• Partner Activation: Number of assigned partners actively utilising co-marketing materials or participating in joint campaigns.
• MDF Process Compliance: Aligning closely with MDF Administrator for timely submission of MDF claims for executed activities.
• Pipeline Support: Contribution to the team's partner-attached pipeline goal through assigned execution activities

We believe the best work happens when we combine flexibility with in-person collaboration. This role follows a hybrid model (2 days in-office or on client site, 3 days remote) based out of our local hub. You’ll have dedicated days to connect, brainstorm, and build with the team on-site, alongside the flexibility to work from home.

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The Okta Experience

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