As the Certification Program Manager for Global Training and Education at Cato Networks you will play a key role in the evolution of the Cato Certification Program. You will manage the complete lifecycle of certification exams from JTAs through to release, continuous improvement and exam retirement. You will also work with other team to ensure alignment of exams, training content and product releases.

This role is key to building a world-class certification program that educates customers, validates skills, drives product adoption, and supports Cato’s business and go-to-market strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end exam lifecycle, including JTAs, exam blueprint development, item creation, beta testing, release, and maintenance
• Coordinate and facilitate JTA and item writing workshops as well as beta exams sessions
• Establish psychometric and quality standards using industry best practices
• Own the day-to-day operations of the certification program, including process development and documentation
• Manage systems and tools, including exam development tools, exam delivery and proctoring systems, LMS and digital badging systems
• Partner closely with the Training Content Development team to ensure tight alignment between courses and certification exams
• Work together with the Head of Global Training and Education and the Cato Communities team to develop and foster an active Cato Certification Champion community to engage experts in JTAs, item writing, and beta testing
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and scalability
• Support implementation of new tools, processes, and workflows as the program grows

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 5+ years of experience in certification, assessment, or training program management, preferably in cybersecurity or enterprise technology
• 5+ years of experience working with exam delivery platforms and vendors, learning management systems (LMS) and credentialing / digital badging systems
• 3+ years of experience in a project management role
• Strong understanding of the full exam lifecycle including
• JTA methodologies
• Exam blueprinting
• Psychometric principles and exam quality practices

Preferred

• Background in cybersecurity and networking technologies
• Industry certification or degree in project management
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools

We’re looking for a Major Sales Director who shares our enthusiasm for AI, Cybersecurity and SaaS innovation. If you're ready to take on the challenge of selling cutting-edge solutions to organizations within a defined territory, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Please be aware that this is an Individual Contributor position.
• Drive Sales in Your Territory: Own the sales cycle within your assigned region, from prospecting to closing, securing deals with mid-to-large accounts and building lasting relationships.
• Engage with Decision-Makers: Connect with key decision-makers (CIOs, CISOs, CTOs) and align our cybersecurity and SaaS solutions with their business needs.
• Strategic Focus: Position our solutions as integral to customers' long-term success and become a trusted advisor within your territory.
• Manage Sales Cycles: Navigate sales cycles of varying lengths, managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining momentum throughout.
• Leverage Data: Use sales intelligence, win-loss analysis, and pipeline metrics to refine strategies for ongoing success.
• Collaborate & Share Knowledge: Work alongside the sales team, sharing insights and best practices to drive success within the territory.
• Partner for Growth: Develop relationships with local MSSPs, VARs, and other strategic partners to expand market reach and bring solutions to more organizations.
• Stay Informed: Stay ahead of industry trends and help position our solutions as leaders in the market.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in territory sales within cybersecurity, SaaS, or related industries, with proven success in managing sales cycles and engaging with decision-makers. Experience with CAC 40 accounts.
• Proven Success: A demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and driving revenue growth.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity, SaaS, or networking solutions, with awareness of current market trends and competitive positioning.
• Relationship-Driven: Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborative: Experience working with partners, MSSPs, VARs, and other strategic collaborators to drive sales and expand business opportunities.

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