Senior Engineering Technical Program Manager, ...

Get to know OktaOkta 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.Senior Engineering Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure & Security TPM TeamPosition Description:As a Senior Technical Program Manager in the Engineering Infrastructure & Security TPM Team, you are in a leadership position within the Engineering organization - to partner with various groups across Engineering, Security & Compliance, and Product Management to build and deliver key initiatives in support of Okta's product security. You will be the point person to clarify strategic goals, detailed requirements, architectural solutions, and execution plans. You will work within and across scrum teams to prioritize and execute on key objectives. Employing both a strategic and tactical approach is a requirement in this role. You will not only have strong TPM experience driving security initiatives, but also experience implementing operational and process improvements in a SaaS and agile environment.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Structure, kick-off, and run continuous and/or time-bound security & compliance or infrastructure programs within and beyond the Engineering organization by clarifying priorities, enabling the execution of deliverables, defining program process flows, and providing continuous transparency.Project manage security initiatives within and beyond Engineering, across multiple teams; taking a hands-on and proactive approach to unblock progress, introduce efficiencies, and provide workflow solutions.Build and maintain alignment across multiple teams for keeping a focus on execution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.Anticipate and mitigate risks - by having close involvement with teams' goals and challenges, applyingpast experience, and keeping in mind the big picture.Provide clear and crisp transparency to the status and progress of security initiatives.Minimum REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Minimum 5 years of technical program management experience in a SaaSproductdevelopment environment - kicking off and managing cross-organizationalprogramsMinimum 3 years of technical project management experience in a SaaSproductdevelopment environment - working hand-in-hand with Engineers to deliverExperience with delivering security or compliance initiatives within Engineering organizations preferredExcellent verbal and written communication; experience effectively communicating and presenting to teams located across different locations and people ranging from individual team members to C-level executives.Strong leadership skills; able to successfully influence without authorityStrong technical aptitude/affinity; experience working directly with software, test and/or system engineersSelf-starter; able to work well in an ambiguous and constantly changing, fast paced environmentEducation and Training:Bachelor's degreeTraining in Agile and ScrumThis position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g., a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee; 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.This role requires in-person onboardi

Created: 2025-12-05