Program Manager (ISV Ecosystem)

Okta; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home opportunities

Health + Wellness

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Program Manager to maximize platform value through integration breadth and depth across Okta and Auth0. You will lead a high-visibility, cross-functional program spanning product investments, marketing, enablement, and open standards.

You will own governance, define milestones, and use AI-driven processes to increase efficiency while reporting to C-level executives and senior leadership. Strong collaboration with Product and Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas for any audience.
• Strong technical and financial acumen with the ability to master new domains quickly.
• Track record of building trusted relationships with cross-functional leaders.
• 6-8+ years in management consulting, business operations, or GTM/Product-centric roles.
• Proven ability to drive results across multiple workstreams simultaneously, with minimal supervision.
• Direct GTM or Product Operations experience.
• Experience collaborating with senior Product and Engineering leadership on C-level programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program governance including defining operational rhythms, milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Scale program impact using PM methodologies, frameworks, and tools to drive efficiency across the organization.
• Leverage AI to enhance our program management methodology by defining, building, and documenting AI-driven processes to increase efficiency.
• Own reporting for C-level executives and cross-functional leadership and drive broader evangelization of program vision, goals, and progress.
• Orchestrate cross-functional meetings, define clear agendas and objectives, document decisions and next steps, and drive stakeholder accountability.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support critical strategic initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Written & verbal communication

Program management

AI-driven processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM or business degree

Job description

• The ISV Ecosystem team sits within the Okta Products and Technology organization and is focused on expanding our breadth and depth of SaaS integrations across both Okta Workforce and Auth0 product areas, a C-level priority for the company. Our team ensures SaaS ISVs (independent software vendors) have the knowledge, tools, and incentives to build integrations that extend our core product functionality
• We are driving the formation and adoption of new identity standards focused on building an interconnected and secure AI ecosystem. Okta's ecosystem is a core differentiator, and developing a scalable approach to ecosystem development will be a critical driver of our next stage of growth
• As Program Manager, you will maximize platform value through integration breadth and depth. You will lead a high-visibility, cross-functional program spanning Okta and Auth0 product investments, marketing, technical enablement, and open standards
• Lead end-to-end program governance including defining operational rhythms, milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies
• Scale program impact using sophisticated program management methodologies, frameworks, and tools to drive efficiency across the organization
• Leverage AI to enhance our program management methodology by defining, building, and documenting AI-driven processes to increase overall program efficiency and effectiveness
• Own reporting for C-level executives and cross-functional leadership and drive broader evangelization of program vision, goals, and progress throughout Okta
• Orchestrate cross-functional meetings, define clear agendas and objectives, document decisions and next steps, and drive stakeholder accountability
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support critical strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Work from home opportunities
• Health + Wellness
• Financial Benefits
• Pay + Incentives
• Time Off
• Everyday Living
• Resources

Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas for any audienceExceptional ability to apply structure and clarity to ambiguous situationsStrong technical and financial acumen with the ability to master new domains quicklyTrack record of building trusted relationships with cross-functional leadersBachelor's degree requiredHigh ethical standards and ability to exercise sound judgment6-8+ years in management consulting, business operations, or GTM/Product-centric rolesProven ability to drive results across multiple workstreams simultaneously, with minimal supervisionHigh EQ and IQ. Solution oriented, data driven, learning mindsetProven success managing complex, high-stakes cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environmentsPractical expertise in enterprise software and highly integrated technology productsDeep knowledge of platform business models and the enterprise security landscapeSTEM or business-related degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Business)Direct GTM or Product Operations experienceExperience collaborating with senior Product and Engineering leadership on C-level programs