Director, Okta Research and Development (ORD) Operations

10+ years of professional experience, ideally in Management Consulting, Strategic Program Management, or Business Operations within a high-growth technology environment.

Nice to have:

Proven ability to influence and provide strategic counsel to C-level executives. You must be comfortable navigating high-stakes discussions and holding leaders accountable.

You possess an uncompromising commitment to clarity and follow-through. You are adept at converting high-level strategic conversations into documented, actionable reality.

Ability to synthesize complex data sets from EPD and GTM functions into concise, visually compelling executive presentations.

$251,000

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$345,000 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:

https://rewards.okta.com/us

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Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of ORD leadership meetings, including monthly and quarterly reviews. You will set the strategic agenda, facilitate high-stakes sessions, and ensure rigorous follow-through on all decisions and action items.

Act as the primary bridge between EPD and GTM teams. You will ensure that product delivery timelines and technical roadmaps are perfectly synchronized with sales and market expectations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for prep and follow-ups on topics involving the C-suite. You will manage briefing cycles and ensure every executive meeting results in documented next steps and clear accountability.

Continuously refine the R&D operating model to eliminate friction, improve communication flow, and ensure the organization scales efficiently.

Lead and scale a high-performing team of Operations Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous process improvement