Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Okta is the industry leader in Identity and Access Management, and Okta Identity Governance (OIG) is one of our fastest-growing products, helping thousands of customers maintain zero-standing privileges, automate access certifications, streamline lifecycle management, and meet their compliance obligations. We are seeking a Staff Product Manager who will be part of an exciting opportunity to take our identity governance product to the next level. Our vision is to enable everyone to safely use any technology using the Okta Identity Cloud. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong technical background, and a willingness to learn and partner closely with engineers, architects, design, and other cross-functional product teams across Okta. Your primary responsibilities in these areas will include: Engage with customers to understand pain points with governance, compliance, and access management, and identify opportunities where Okta can help Define and execute the roadmap for the Okta Identity Governance platform Set product strategy and vision for your product area and evangelize the strategy to internal and external stakeholders Define the product roadmap with the right prioritization trade-offs needed to ensure you are able to execute the product vision Lead a scrum team of stellar engineers and deliver key features with high quality in the communicated timelines Be a thought leader for your product area, and stay on top of the latest innovations and competitive landscape Work with Product Marketing to clearly articulate Okta's differentiation versus market alternatives, and be a thought leader for the product area Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 7+ years of product management experience, preferably in Enterprise SaaS or IaaS Developed a phased roadmap for complex or abstract projects, and executed the roadmap to deliver a product that customers loved Customer obsessed, have an owner mindset, and drive towards outcomes with curiosity and team spirit. Bachelor's degree or an MBA Preferred Skills: Familiar with Okta and how the Okta technology works for Identity Governance and Access Management Direct experience or practical knowledge of identity governance concepts such as access certifications, entitlement management, role-based access control (RBAC), and separation of duties, and familiarity with standards like SCIM and SAML is a plus Familiar with the competitive landscape in the identity governance space; especially around offerings such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, and other IGA and PAM providers in the market **Must go into local office two days a week,. **Must attend in person orientation in either the San Francisco or Chicago office. #LI-MM #LI-Hybrid P22597_3568756 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: rewards.okta.com . The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $217,000 — $298,000 USD Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. 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: rewards.okta.com . The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $194,000 — $266,000 USD The Okta Experience Supporting Your Well-Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. 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. 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. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

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Engage with customers to understand pain points with governance, compliance, and access management, and identify opportunities where Okta can help
Define and execute the roadmap for the Okta Identity Governance platform
Set product strategy and vision for your product area and evangelize the strategy to internal and external stakeholders
Define the product roadmap with the right prioritization trade-offs needed to ensure you are able to execute the product vision
Lead a scrum team of stellar engineers and deliver key features with high quality in the communicated timelines
Be a thought leader for your product area, and stay on top of the latest innovations and competitive landscape
Work with Product Marketing to clearly articulate Okta's differentiation versus market alternatives, and be a thought leader for the product area
7+ years of product management experience, preferably in Enterprise SaaS or IaaS
Developed a phased roadmap for complex or abstract projects, and executed the roadmap to deliver a product that customers loved
Customer obsessed, have an owner mindset, and drive towards outcomes with curiosity and team spirit.
Bachelor's degree or an MBA
Supporting Your Well-Being
Driving Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

Nice-to-haves

Familiar with Okta and how the Okta technology works for Identity Governance and Access Management
Familiar with the competitive landscape in the identity governance space; especially around offerings such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, and other IGA and PAM providers in the market
Must go into local office two days a week,. **Must attend in person orientation in either the San Francisco or Chicago office.

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