Staff Technical Program Manager, Security

• →Manage large scale, complex initiatives across multiple teams; taking a hands-on and proactive approach to manage dependencies, unblock progress, define timelines, communicate commitments, and introduce efficiencies
• →Operate with a high degree of autonomy and discretion, defining the path forward for complex technical and operational challenges with minimal guidance
• →Unify and drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitments across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities
• →Anticipate and mitigate risks by having close involvement with team goals and challenges, applying past experience, and keeping the big picture in mind
• →Lead the introduction of new processes and improvements to mature Cyber Defense capabilities and improve operational efficiency
• →Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to report on program status using Jira and other tools
• →Collaborate across Okta to drive transparency of security programs

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability to create structure and clarity from ambiguous, high-level directives, translating them into concrete and actionable roadmaps
• Extensive working experience with security or engineering teams
• Working knowledge of technical terms and concepts used in information security, privacy, risk and contingency planning
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels
• Experience working with Atlassian products, specifically Jira and Confluence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to “think-out-of-the-box”
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a distributed, global team

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Program Management Professional (PMP)
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other relevant credentials
• Technical background in security engineering, security operations, or incident response
• Familiarity with Okta’s products and services

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