Technical Program Manager, Okta

• The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating in a cloud-based environment across various teams that include Engineering, BT, Security, etc. to obtain buy-in on and drive execution of tasks for security projects/programs
• This position requires strong communication skills and experience tailoring various types of communication to meet the needs of the intended audience
• If you’re a self-starter who wants to make a difference in global cloud security, we want you on board
• 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
• 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

Desirable

• The Okta Security team’s mission is to strengthen Okta’s position as the leading Identity-as-a-Service solutions through identifying and resolving risks to the employees, product, and most importantly, our customers
• With the ever-increasing pace of cloud application adoption, companies are struggling to find ways to accurately assess risk and act at the speed of their business
• As the Technical Program Manager for the Security Compliance team, you will assist in driving security initiatives by engaging various process owners in the design, documentation, and implementation of the appropriate controls in our computing environments, enabling Okta to demonstrate those controls to external auditors
• The Security Compliance team manages multiple high-throughput operational programs across multiple geographic regions
• This role will be responsible for enabling fluid operations across Security Compliance teams and cross-functional stakeholders in the delivery of time-sensitive tasks
• In addition, you will be responsible for developing communications, reporting, metrics, dashboards, and wikis to demonstrate the progress of the Security Program
• 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