at Okta in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our solutions enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box, we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Delivery Enablement & Operations team within Auth0 is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional delivery of our most strategic portfolio of work. We are looking for someone with a passion for technology, security and operational excellence.
The Staff Technical Program Manager Opportunity
You will partner with senior product and engineering leaders in the Auth0 Product Unit to successfully plan and execute strategic programs, including customer-facing and AI innovation initiatives. You are a natural leader with a growth mindset who has led cross-functional teams, reaching across organizational silos in delivering highly complex initiatives.
What you'll be doing
Lead critical technical programs within our Platform & Security teams focused on resilience, scalability, and security initiatives
Orchestrate the planning, execution, and delivery of platform architecture improvements that enhance system reliability and fault tolerance
Champion chaos engineering practices to proactively identify and address potential failure points in our infrastructure
Guide cross-functional teams in implementing platform security controls while maintaining operational excellence
Coordinate architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes for major platform enhancements
Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, and product teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives
What you'll bring to the role
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
6+ years of technical program management experience with significant focus on backend/platform security
Deep understanding of backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and security principles for distributed systems
Ability to communicate complex backend security concepts to both engineers and leadership
Excellence in managing multiple technical projects across distributed infrastructure environments
Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams and willingness to travel as needed
Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive security adoption in backend systems
Strong analytical skills with expertise in backend vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation
Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure while considering system architecture implications
Skill in translating technical backend security requirements to practical implementation strategies
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
Working at a high paced, fast growing tech startup
Experience with transformational programs, such as platform migrations or integrations
"This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our Chicago office during the first week of employment."
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, 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: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:
$150,000—$226,000 USD
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
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