Leads regional Solutions Engineering teams and technical sales execution, aligning territory plans and resources with growth priorities while improving pipeline quality, customer outcomes, and field effectiveness.
Director, Sales Engineering - East
📜 Description
- Lead and develop a high-performing Solutions Engineering team focused on technical expertise and customer advocacy.
- Set technical strategy for pre-sales engagements and tailor solutions to complex identity governance and cloud security needs.
- Oversee product demonstrations and Proofs of Concept that communicate the platform’s value.
- Partner with Sales Directors and Account Executives to identify opportunities and develop technical strategies.
- Share customer feedback with Product Management and Marketing and contribute to technical content.
- Coordinate handoffs to Customer Success and Professional Services to support customer satisfaction.
🛠️ Requirements
- 15 years of experience in Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, or related fields, including senior leadership and pre-sales consulting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Expertise in identity governance, access management, and cloud security principles.
- Ability to explain complex enterprise software architecture and engage and influence executives.
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and enterprise security best practices and compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication, presentation, strategic thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives that support business growth and operational efficiency.
- Relevant ISACA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Security Engineer certifications are a plus.
✨ Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Sick Time
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Team Socials
- Saviynt - Director, Sales Engineering - East
- Remote US
Full job description
Lead and inspire a team dedicated to technical pre-sales excellence at Saviynt, driving the adoption of our AI-powered identity security platform. You'll shape how customers understand and implement solutions that are critical to their security and compliance, directly impacting revenue growth and customer success. This is your chance to be a strategic leader in a fast-growing, innovative company.
What will you be doing:
- Guide and develop a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, fostering a culture of technical expertise and customer advocacy.
- Drive the technical strategy for pre-sales engagements, ensuring solutions are precisely tailored to complex customer needs in identity governance and cloud security.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of compelling product demonstrations and Proofs of Concept (POCs), leveraging deep product knowledge to showcase Saviynt's unique value.
- Collaborate closely with Sales Directors and Account Executives to identify customer opportunities and develop winning technical strategies.
- Contribute to the refinement of Saviynt's go-to-market approach by gathering customer feedback and sharing insights with Product Management and Marketing.
- Support the development of technical content, including white papers and solution briefs, to further establish Saviynt as a thought leader in the identity security space.
- Ensure seamless handoffs to Customer Success and Professional Services teams, promoting customer satisfaction throughout the entire lifecycle.
Why you'll love this role:
- Care deeply about helping customers solve their most complex security and compliance challenges.
- Enjoy the challenge of translating intricate technical concepts into clear, impactful business value.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can influence product direction and market strategy.
- Find satisfaction in being a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external clients.
What you bring:
- Deep expertise in identity governance, access management, and cloud security principles.
- Proven ability to understand and articulate the technical architecture of complex enterprise software solutions.
- Familiarity with modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security implications.
- Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks relevant to enterprise IT.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging and influencing executives.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for dissecting complex issues.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on development and motivation.
- Ability to foster strong relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and customer organizations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, or related fields, with a proven track record in senior leadership and pre-sales consulting roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant certifications such as ISACA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Security Engineer are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives that contribute to business growth and operational efficiency.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 50%.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Unlimited PTO
- Sick Time
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Team Socials
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