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full-timeVice President, Vertical Strategy & Commercialization
Okta · Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Washington, DC
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. The Role Auth0 is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to drive the commercial and go-to-market (GTM) success of our upmarket vertical motion. Operating in a strategic partnership model alongside the Chief Product Architect you will be the commercial engine bridging our product capabilities with specialized market needs. Sitting within the Auth0 Product organization, reporting to the CPO, you will be responsible for defining our vertical market strategy, and ensuring these solutions land successfully in the market. You will partner across Okta to shape everything from customer segmentation, pricing, and packaging to field enablement and strategic partnerships. As a 0 to 1 builder, you will act as a highly leveraged executive with the opportunity to expand this mandate across multiple verticals. Key Responsibilities Vertical Strategy & Commercialization: Devise the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for our upmarket motion, driving customer segmentation, targeting, and the commercial structure (pricing, packaging, and positioning) of vertical-specific offerings. Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner deeply with Marketing, Product Marketing (PMM), and the field to develop robust enablement programs that support Sales, Professional Services, Support and Channel Partners to successfully position and deploy Auth0 in support of up-market vertical expansion. Product Alignment: Act as the voice of the market, translating deep vertical insights and business requirements into actionable product requirements for the Chief Product Architect and supporting teams. Solution Structuring: Work hands-on in both pre- and post-sales cycles alongside the field to structure complex, outcome-aligned solutions for strategic enterprise customers. Ecosystem & Partnerships: Collaborate with the Tech Partnerships team and Global System Integrators (GSIs) to build scalable, repeatable programs that accelerate vertical adoption and growth. Scale & Expand: Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to prove the model in initial verticals (Retail/Commerce) before expanding the mandate and scaling a team to support multiple industries. What You’ll Bring Leverage 12+ years of enterprise software leadership and deep domain expertise in Retail, Commerce, and adjacent verticals to spearhead 0-to-1 verticalization strategies, driving ARR growth by aligning identity, cybersecurity, and data-driven solutions with complex customer business outcomes while building trusted executive-level relationships. Deep Vertical Expertise: Extensive experience in Retail and Commerce (or a direct adjacency like Travel & Hospitality), with expertise including customer acquisition and conversion, risk and fraud prevention, customer 360 and data programs, third-party integrations, and the evolving regional and industry specific regulations that impact global leaders in Retail, Commerce and adjacent verticals. Executive Presence: Proven ability to build deep, trusted relationships across both business and technical stakeholders at the executive level. Domain Fluency: Deep understanding of the technology, business, and operational challenges associated with digital experiences (both e-commerce and physical retail). You understand how identity, data and security act as critical enablers of modern growth strategies. Entrepreneurial Builder: A 0 to 1 operator who thrives in ambiguity, capable of rolling up their sleeves to execute initiatives independently while laying the groundwork to scale a team. Commercial Acumen: Strong background in product monetization, GTM strategy, solution structuring, and field enablement. You know how to align product capabilities with customer business outcomes. Bonus Qualifications: A background in cybersecurity, IAM (Identity and Access Management), or enterprise software infrastructure is highly preferred. #LI-Remote #PID: P-2372_3538270 Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.o
| Role | Vice President, Vertical Strategy & Commercialization |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Washington, DC |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-14 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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