Director of Okta Research and Development Operations, Okta
$251-345k
Offers equity (where applicable) and bonus
More information about location
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
Open for applications
Management platform securing resources from cloud to ground
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$251-345k
Offers equity (where applicable) and bonus
More information about location
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 of professional experience, ideally in Management Consulting, Strategic Program Management, or Business Operations within a high-growth technology environment
- Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree (MBA or similar) preferred
- Proven ability to influence and provide strategic counsel to C-level executives. You must be comfortable navigating high-stakes discussions and holding leaders accountable
- You possess an uncompromising commitment to clarity and follow-through. You are adept at converting high-level strategic conversations into documented, actionable reality
- Ability to synthesize complex data sets from EPD and GTM functions into concise, visually compelling executive presentations
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Prior experience thriving within a high-growth SaaS or Cloud Computing environment is highly preferred, with an understanding of the unique talent needs of engineering and product organizations
- Strong program management skills, creative problem solving practices, detail-oriented and precise execution, and an ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, technical environment
What the job involves
- We are looking for a high-impact Director of Okta Research and Development (ORD) Operations to serve as the connective tissue for ORD
- This is a strategic leadership role focused on operationalizing, and scaling the "business rhythms" that keep Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) teams delivering and aligned with our Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy
- The ideal candidate is a strategic partner who can sit comfortably in the boardroom with the C-suite, translate complex technical progress into data-driven narratives, and ensure that no detail is lost in the shuffle
- You will be the primary orchestrator of executive engagements, ensuring our leadership team is prepared, aligned, and focused on the highest-priority outcomes
- To excel, you must possess an 'owner mentality' and a bias toward action
- Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of ORD leadership meetings, including monthly and quarterly reviews. You will set the strategic agenda, facilitate high-stakes sessions, and ensure rigorous follow-through on all decisions and action items
- Act as the primary bridge between EPD and GTM teams. You will ensure that product delivery timelines and technical roadmaps are perfectly synchronized with sales and market expectations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prep and follow-ups on topics involving the C-suite. You will manage briefing cycles and ensure every executive meeting results in documented next steps and clear accountability
- Continuously refine the R&D operating model to eliminate friction, improve communication flow, and ensure the organization scales efficiently
- Lead and scale a high-performing team of Operations Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous process improvement
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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