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Senior Manager, GTM Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design

Okta · Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; San Francisco, California · On-site

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About Okta

The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in sales compensation design, strategy, or analytics within public SaaS, software, or technology companies, with demonstrated expertise in organizational scaling
  • Proven leadership capability to build, mentor, and manage diverse teams across multiple levels—from individual contributors and analysts to managers—fostering high performance and professional development
  • Deep expertise in sales compensation architecture , including territory management design, account coverage models, sales crediting methodologies, and compensation plan mechanics that drive business outcomes
  • Advanced proficiency with Salesforce, Anaplan, Xactly, or comparable incentive compensation management platforms, with the ability to optimize systems for accuracy and insights
  • Track record of leading strategic cross-functional initiatives and virtual teams while maintaining executive visibility and stakeholder alignment at senior levels
  • Self-directed problem-solver who takes ownership of outcomes, identifies innovative solutions proactively, and consistently delivers high-quality, accurate work within tight timeframes
More about this role

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

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.

Okta’s Go-To-Market (GTM) Compensation Strategy and Incentive Design team plays a critical role in the development and implementation of variable incentive compensation designs across all GTM functions. The team is responsible for driving the compensation plan design, implementation, and assessment of variable pay participants across Okta while delivering compensation plans that ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the GTM organization.

This role will report to the Director, GTM Strategy & Incentive Design and play a pivotal role in developing scalable sales incentive programs for our Go-To-Market Sales and Customer First organizations. Success in...

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