Director, Public Sector Channels

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About Ping Identity

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it.

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management.

We are seeking a strategic, field-oriented Channel Director to lead Ping Identity’s Public Sector channel strategy, with a focus on the U.S. federal market in addition to SLED. This role will own relationships and go-to-market execution across all partners, including resellers, integrators, delivery partners, and distributors, helping partners create demand, shape opportunities, and deliver outcomes for federal customers.

You will have a named Partner Solutions Engineering counterpart to support your partner strategy and execution, as well as a Public Sector marketing counterpart with whom you will shape the Public Sector channels go-to-market plan and prioritize the partner marketing budget. You will bring a strong understanding of cybersecurity, the confidence to work with your team to drive a partner enablement curriculum, and the energy to turn strategy into action. This is a builder role for someone who is thoughtful, curious, and ready to roll up their sleeves. This is an opportunity to help define how Ping Identity builds and scales its PubSec partner business.

You Will

• Own the PubSec channel strategy and partner plan across all partners, including resellers, integrators, delivery partners, and distributors, with clear priorities, engagement models, and measurable outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with partner executives, alliance leaders, sellers, technical teams, and delivery organizations, while working in the field with partners and Ping sales teams to identify opportunities, support account planning, and influence pursuits.
• Build the Public Sector channel enablement strategy, focusing on specific go-to-market plays relevant to the federal market and equipping partners to execute them; translate cybersecurity and identity concepts into practical partner conversations, p

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stry events, partner forums, and other public-facing engagements.

Base Salary Range: $180,000–$200,000 + Commission

In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day.

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
• Parental Leave
• Progressive Healthcare Options
• Retirement Programs
• Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
• Commuter Offset (Specific locations)

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.