Senior Technical Program Manager (Auth0)

Okta; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in Canada to drive cross-functional delivery for Platform Infrastructure initiatives, partnering with Product and Engineering to define scope and requirements. The role emphasizes risk management, transparency, and execution in a security-focused environment.

You will coordinate planning and execution across distributed teams, align stakeholders, and uphold operational excellence with world-class security standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience in software, SaaS, or systems development with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to collaborate across large, cross-functional programs.
• Experience with agile and other program management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale, cross-functional programs from design through delivery.
• Define scope, value, and technical requirements with Product and Engineering, securing commitments across organizations.
• Orchestrate planning, prioritization, and execution with the integrated program plan across functions.
• Identify and resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments with clear trade-offs and solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships, providing transparency into goals, progress, and quality.
• Energize cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious objectives with security standards.
• Develop broad technical and domain knowledge to influence strategy.

Skills

Program management

Cyber security

Cross-functional collaboration

Distributed teams

Executive communication

Matrix leadership

Remote collaboration

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

PMP/PRINCE2

CSM/PSM

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.

The Auth0 Delivery Enablement & Operations team is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive the cross-functional delivery of our most strategic portfolio of work in Platform Infrastructure. We are seeking an individual with a passion for technology, infrastructure, and operational excellence.

The Senior Technical Program Manager will partner with Product and Engineering teams to implement, maintain, and optimize complex operational processes, inclusive of clarifying needs and value, securing commitment from teams across the organization, setting timelines, and facilitating ongoing delivery and execution. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Program Management.

You will:

• Drive large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs from design through delivery.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to define scope, value, and technical requirements, securing commitments across organizations.
• Orchestrate planning, prioritization, and execution, managing the integrated program plan and timelines across disparate functions.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments, clearly communicating trade-offs and solutions to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships, serving as the central point of contact and providing consistent transparency into program goals, progress, and quality.
• Energize cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious objectives and uphold world-class operational excellence and security standards.
• Develop broad technical and domain knowledge to effectively influence strategy and decision-making.

Might be a good fit if you have:

• 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a software, SaaS, or systems development environment, with a focus on cyber security.
• Track record of collaboration in order to manage and successfully deliver large-scale technology programs.
• Excellence in identifying and managing risks across multiple technical projects
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams
• Ability to clearly communicate and establish credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive audiences.
• Ability to influence and work through others within a matrix organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, especially in a remote environment.
• Passion for understanding ambiguous, complex problems and driving high-quality, innovative, and robust solutions.
• Experience with agile and other program management methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on execution in a data-informed environment.
• A passion for enabling teams to adopt, manage, and optimize processes and tooling.

Education and Training:

• Preferred degree in Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• CSM, PSM or equivalent

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, 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/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:

$108,000 — $148,500 CAD

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