Staff Technical Program Manager

Okta, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead critical initiatives in platform and security. This role involves collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance system reliability and implement security controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, a deep understanding of backend technologies, and a passion for operational excellence. Join a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of innovation, where you can make a significant impact on the future of identity security.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

RRSP with Match

Telemedicine

Paid Leave

PTO

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on security.
• Ability to communicate complex backend security concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs focused on resilience, scalability, and security.
• Orchestrate planning and execution of platform architecture improvements.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Backend Security

Cloud Infrastructure

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Chaos Engineering Tools

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 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

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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.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $113,000 — $197,000 CAD.

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

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.