Okta · 4 hours ago
Director of Paid Media
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expOkta is The World’s Identity Company, providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking an innovative Director of Paid Media to lead their Global Paid Media team, focusing on executing complex programs that drive significant pipeline growth for both Auth0 and Okta.
CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Global Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing global team of paid media leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
Full-Funnel Strategy: Design and execute sophisticated, multi-channel paid media roadmaps (Search, Social, Programmatic, ABM) that drive measurable pipeline for the Auth0 and Okta brands
Stakeholder Orchestration: Act as a key partner to Sales, Product, and Finance, effectively communicating the impact of paid media on the broader business objectives
AI & Innovation: Lead the charge in integrating AI-driven tools and methodologies into our media buying, creative optimization, and reporting workflows
Operational Excellence: Build and refine scalable processes and frameworks to ensure global consistency while allowing for regional nuances and agility
Budget & Vendor Management: Oversee a significant global budget, maximizing ROI and leading strategic relationships with external agencies and platforms
Technical Integration: Work closely with Marketing Ops and Analytics to ensure seamless tracking, attribution, and data integrity across the digital ecosystem
Qualification
Required
10+ years in Paid Digital Marketing with at least 8+ years of people management experience
Experience managing global, distributed teams is a significant plus
A proven track record in the B2B SaaS space, understanding the complexities of long sales cycles and high-intent lead generation
Deep technical knowledge of the paid media landscape, including advanced bid management, audience architecture, and attribution modeling
A 'builder' mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and push through obstacles to deliver results
Exceptional ability to translate complex digital strategies into compelling narratives for a wide variety of roles across the organization
A data-obsessed approach to decision-making, with experience in Looker, Tableau, Adobe Analytics, and advanced CRM workflows & integrations
A natural curiosity for what's next—whether it's the latest AI breakthrough or shifts in privacy regulations—and a passion for applying that knowledge
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Equity (where applicable)
Bonus
RRSP with a match
Healthcare spending
Telemedicine
Company
Okta
Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.23BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
Recent News
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