Staff Program Manager - TDI Strategy & Planning

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As Okta continues to evolve and scale it’s Technology, Data & Intelligence (TDI) organization, we are seeking a strategic and execution focused Program Manager within the TDI Strategy & Planning team. This role will be responsible for organizing & leading the portfolio management framework and program reviews across the TDI portfolio as well as strategic programs within the Strategy & Planning area.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the TDI organization as well as key stakeholders within our company level business operations, finance, and technology domain teams. This role will have a strong mix of portfolio management, program leadership, and a solid understanding of tracking delivery of critical programs leveraging Atlassian products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles across the TDI portfolio.

• Facilitate executive reviews and QBRs to track and communicate progress.

• Build dashboards and reports to provide visibility into portfolio health and business impact.

• Act as a strategic advisor to align TDI investments with company goals / VMT’s.

Portfolio Management & Governance

• Manage intake and prioritization framework across the TDI portfolio

• Drive successful adoption of portfolio management rituals and solution framework

• Create executive summaries and dashboard views to show delivery status of programs across the TDI portfolio

• Identify and lead end-to-end improvements across the TDI portfolio management framework

Program Execution

• Lead execution of cross-functional strategy & planning programs using Agile and hybrid methodologies.

• Ensure delivery is on time, within scope, and tied to business outcomes.

• Foster a culture of ownership, excellence, and execution.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience

• Proven success in leading strategic planning, portfolio management, and organization-level program execution.

• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority

• Strong understanding of managing the delivery of programs across a large portfolio leveraging Atlassian products & apps such as Jira, Projects, and Goals.

• Experience driving process change in complex, cross-functional environments.• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in matrixed organizations

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: .

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $158,000—$238,000 USD

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