Climate Program Manager: Decarbonization & Sustainable AI

Okta; Bellevue (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Program Manager, Climate to lead our Sustainability & Responsible Tech initiatives. You will manage climate strategy execution, target setting, and cross-functional coordination with finance, engineering, and vendor partners across the value chain.

You will develop emissions forecasts, dashboards, and executive updates, while coordinating with external groups and internal teams to advance renewables and science-based targets. This role is hybrid and based in Illinois, USA.

Qualifications

• Velocity in a fast paced environment; Move fast, simplify, repeat.
• Exceptional cross functional project management; lead by influence and meet deadlines within budget.
• Strong analytical skills including forecasting, data modeling and reporting.
• Familiarity with climate reporting frameworks (CDP, TCFD, GHG Protocol) and SBT development.
• AI literacy is required.
• 5+ years sustainability and/or business experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the climate strategy and emissions reductions across scope 3/value chain.
• Set and re-set science-based targets (SBTs) and track progress toward public commitments.
• Engage vendors and internal teams to support SBT achievement; drive renewable energy procurement (RECs, VPPA) and reduce emissions.
• Develop and maintain emissions forecasting; provide dashboards and executive briefings regularly.
• Lead Sustainability Working Group; coordinate internal and external sustainability initiatives and reporting.
• Represent Okta in external climate-related coalitions and advisory groups; support sustainability communications and annual reporting.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

AI literacy

Executive communication

Team leadership

Job description

Okta is seeking a Program Manager, Climate to lead our Sustainability & Responsible Tech initiatives. You will manage climate strategy execution, target setting, and cross-functional coordination with finance, engineering, and vendor partners across the value chain.

You will develop emissions forecasts, dashboards, and executive updates, while coordinating with external groups and internal teams to advance renewables and science-based targets. This role is hybrid and based in Illinois, USA.