Principal Program Manager, Okta
TDI
$188-258.5k
In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) & bonus
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
Posted today
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
1001+ employees
Posted today
$188-258.5k
In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) & bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To improve the connections between people and tools to make companies more productive and secure.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation programs across Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Data, AI/ML, and Product organizations
- Proven track record of delivering complex strategic initiatives by establishing scalable operating models, governance, executive reporting, and execution frameworks
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to influence engineering leaders, architects, and executives while translating strategy into measurable business outcomes
- Experience leading enterprise AI initiatives, with a good understanding of AI platforms, LLMs, AI agents, MCPs, developer platforms, and enterprise AI adoption
- Demonstrated success driving roadmap execution, organizational change, dependency management, and executive alignment across highly matrixed organizations
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, build consensus, and navigate ambiguity without direct authority
- Proficiency with modern program management, analytics, and AI productivity tools, including Jira, Confluence, BI platforms, and AI-enabled collaboration tools
What the job involves
- Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI) organization is the engine that powers Okta's global workforce, providing the technology and systems that enable our employees to do their best work
- As Okta continues to scale AI across the enterprise, we are seeking a highly technical, strategic, and execution-focused Principal Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs across Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI)
- The initial focus of this role will be driving strategic AI programs that accelerate enterprise AI adoption, AI for Growth, and AI platform maturity. Over time, this role will support other high-priority technology initiatives across TDI as business priorities evolve
- You will partner across Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, Security, Data, Finance, and Business teams to align strategy, establish scalable operating models, and drive predictable execution across large, interconnected programs
- AI Transformation & Adoption
- Lead strategic AI initiatives focused on accelerating enterprise AI adoption and AI for Growth
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, Security, Data, and Business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI capabilities
- Drive adoption of AI platforms, AI agents, MCPs, developer tooling, and automation capabilities while measuring business impact and ROI
- Build and execute multi-year AI transformation roadmaps that align with business priorities and technology strategy
- Strategic Program Leadership & Execution
- Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution and operationalization
- Translate strategic initiatives into clear execution plans with defined ownership, milestones, and measurable outcomes
- Build integrated roadmaps, establish governance, and drive planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and executive reporting
- Facilitate executive reviews, drive cross-functional alignment, resolve risks, and improve execution through scalable operating mechanisms such as RAPIDs, KPIs, and operating models
- Identify process improvements, remove execution bottlenecks, and ensure successful transition to long-term operational ownership
- AI Platform Operations & Governance
- Establish scalable operating models, governance, and lifecycle management for AI platforms and solutions, including security, compliance, operational readiness, and long-term ownership
- Define and track executive KPIs that measure platform adoption, utilization, operational health, business impact, cost efficiency, and ROI
- Partner with Finance and Engineering to support AI capacity planning, budgeting, and operational scaling
Our take
Okta started off as an identity company where organisations, large and small, could tap into the company to have a single sign-on interface to access all cloud applications now centralised. Okta has since expanded to provide identity management at the device as well as the server level.
The new approach towards network security is increasingly based on identification and authentication, and Okta is on track to become the go-to vendor in the space. It aims to do so by developing products that enable people to access applications and other tools more smoothly and securely than ever before.
Okta has taken strides towards expansion through significant employee growth and shuffling executive leadership. The company has also made lateral moves such as tackling governance concerns, opening up new paths for revenue.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2015
$75m
SERIES F
Jun 2014
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $229.3m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Health + Wellness
- Financial Benefits
- Pay + Incentives
- Time Off
- Everyday Living
- Resources
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Todd McKinnon
(Co-Founder & CEO)VP of Development at Salesforce.com and has nearly a decade of experience in various engineering and leadership roles at PeopleSoft.
Frederic Kerrest
(Co-Founder & Vice Chairman)Worked in Sales and Business Development at Salesforce.com, and previously co-founded high-tech consulting firm Meridian Global Solutions.
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