GET TO KNOW OKTA

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 2-3+ years of consulting and/or industry experience with a background in business operations, project/program management or corporate development. Practical expertise in enterprise software / SaaS industry
• Experience with Jira and other Atlassian Products
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization
• Deep working experience with Security or engineering teams
• Strong Program Management experience in a cloud computing environment
• Working knowledge of technical terms and concepts used in information security, privacy, risk assessments and contingency planning
• Understanding of development methodologies, such as software development lifecycle and operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to “think-out-of-the-box”
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Able to work independently or with a team

HELPFUL CERTIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Program Management Professional (PMP)
• Familiarity with Okta
• Technical background
  

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• Program manage various large scale, complex operational initiatives across multiple teams; taking a hands-on and proactive approach to manage dependencies, unblock progress, define timelines, communicate commitments, introduce efficiencies
• Ensure alignment and support across Security Compliance functional pillars
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
• Anticipate and mitigate problems - by having close involvement with team goals and challenges, applying past experience, and keeping in mind the big picture.
• Lead the introduction of new processes, to benefit Security teams and cross-organizational initiatives
• Develop and distribute monthly program communications to create awareness of upcoming activities and program progress.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to report on program status
• Collaborate across Okta to drive transparency of Security programs