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About the Role

Okta is building the trusted, neutral infrastructure to enable organizations to safely embrace AI. This role is an opportunity to do career-defining work on the Company Planning and Programs team, focusing on creating alignment and clarity around Okta's near- and long-term strategy. The Programs and Planning Specialist will drive strategic planning rhythms and act as a flexible Project Manager for cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring clear communication and milestone tracking.
Assist in coordinating ongoing leadership alignments and tracking action items for key strategic initiatives.
Help maintain and streamline operational documentation, reporting dashboards, and presentation materials.
Lead and manage smaller, high-priority projects and initiatives across the Company Operations ecosystem.
Support internal change management efforts, internal team programs, or community initiatives.
Act as a central point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are flagged, and teams remain aligned.

Requirements

2–3 years of proven experience in project management, program management, or strategic planning.
Highly comfortable operating in dynamic environments where priorities can shift.
Able to bring structure to ambiguous problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
A track record of successfully partnering with various teams to drive shared outcomes.
Team player who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Approach work with curiosity, organization, and a collaborative spirit.

Skills

Project Management
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Adaptability
Communication
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
AI tools (e.g., Claude, Google Gemini)

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level

Salary/Compensations

$106,000—$145,000 USD

Benefits

Equity
Bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

About the Company

Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era.
The Company Planning and Programs team focuses on creating alignment and clarity around Okta's near- and long-term strategy.
We are the connective tissue that ensures our top-level company methods and functional plans are translated into clear, actionable, and trackable initiatives.
Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate.
Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Equal Opportunity

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
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