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Full-Time

Director – Strategic Alliances

Posted on 6/27/2024

Veza

Veza

51-200 employees

Cloud-based identity access management platform

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in partner management, alliances, or business development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of the identity security and access management market, with a network of relevant industry contacts.
  • Proven track record of building and managing successful partnerships in the technology sector.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at the executive level.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align partnership initiatives with company goals.
  • Experience with partner program development, joint solution offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Willingness to travel as required to meet with partners and attend industry events.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard strategic systems integrator partners who can deploy, integrate, and manage Veza's platform for clients.
  • Develop and execute partnership strategies to drive adoption and growth of Veza's solutions through systems integrator channels.
  • Collaborate with partners to create joint value propositions, solution offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Enable partners through training, certification, and ongoing support to ensure their success in delivering Veza's solutions.
  • Identify and pursue strategic technology partnerships that complement and enhance Veza's platform capabilities.
  • Collaborate with technology partners to define and execute integration roadmaps, enabling seamless interoperability between Veza's platform and partner solutions.
  • Drive joint innovation initiatives to develop new, combined offerings that address evolving customer needs and create incremental value.
  • Establish and maintain a robust alliance governance framework, including partnership agreements, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Monitor and assess partner performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Manage partner relationships at the executive level, ensuring alignment with Veza's strategic objectives and values.
  • Collaborate with legal and finance teams to structure and negotiate partnership agreements and manage financial aspects of alliances.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of Veza's overall ecosystem strategy, aligning partnership initiatives with company goals.
  • Foster a thriving partner community, facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice exchange among partners.
  • Represent Veza at industry events, conferences, and forums to promote the company's partnership ecosystem and engage with potential partners.

Veza provides a cloud-based platform focused on identity access management (IAM) for organizations. Its main product, the Veza Access Control Platform, offers a detailed view of who has access to various resources within a company, enabling real-time monitoring of access levels and potential identity threats. The platform is particularly useful for large enterprises with complex cloud environments, as it integrates with all enterprise systems to give a comprehensive overview of access permissions. This is facilitated by an Authorization Graph that organizes authorization data for real-time analysis. Veza operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee for the service, which can scale with their needs. Additionally, the platform automates access reviews and manages the identity lifecycle, reducing administrative tasks and downtime. Veza's credibility is highlighted by its partnership with Blackstone, showcasing its strong presence in the market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$125M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

121%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Veza's selection by Digital River to replace a legacy IGA solution underscores its capability to modernize identity security infrastructure.
  • The appointment of Mike Towers as Chief Security & Trust Officer brings seasoned leadership and expertise in digital trust and cybersecurity.
  • Strategic integrations with platforms like Google Drive and CrowdStrike enhance Veza's ability to secure enterprise data and combat identity breaches.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive IAM market requires Veza to continuously innovate to maintain its edge over established players.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue means that customer retention is critical for financial stability.

What makes Veza unique

  • Veza's innovative Authorization Graph provides real-time analytics on access permissions, setting it apart from traditional IAM solutions.
  • The platform's seamless integration with over 200 enterprise systems, including custom and on-premises apps, offers unparalleled coverage and flexibility.
  • Veza's focus on automating the entire identity lifecycle, from provisioning to deprovisioning, reduces administrative overhead and enhances security.
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