Senior Principal Enterprise Progam Manager

The Opportunity

Okta is seeking a Senior Principal Enterprise Program Manager to join our Enterprise PMO. In this highly strategic and hands-on role, you will lead complex, and sometimes cross-company transformation initiatives designed to drive growth, scale our operations for efficiency, and improve our compliance posture. You will be a key driver in elevating EPMO processes, advocating our program delivery framework, and enabling enterprise-wide collaboration, alignment and execution.

To be successful in this role, you will have to be a driver and owner - you are energized by problem solving, an exceptional collaborator, biased toward action, and dedicated to swift and precise delivery. 

This role requires a seasoned leader with:

• A track record of leading transformational cross functional initiatives
• Expertise in complex program delivery frameworks
• Broad and deep knowledge of SaaS business, strategy, roadmap and internal processes, enabling innovative concepts and promoting new ideas 
• Exceptional relationship building skills, communication skills, including experience presenting to C-level executives
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and drive data driven project outcomes through stakeholder alignment across functions and executive level

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multi-year, cross-functional transformation programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, ensuring programs align with business strategy and integrate seamlessly into core operations
• Analyze program needs and leverage data to prioritize focus areas, manage dependencies, and measure success
• Evaluate and continuously improve EPMO processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and business impact
• Drive Company Operation functions including but not limited to: annual planning, workforce planning, mentorship
• Develop and execute communication strategies that provide clear visibility into program goals, status, and outcomes
• Foster strong collaboration, accountability, and alignment across teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

What you’ll bring to the role

• 12+ years of program/project management experience in a cloud/SaaS environment, including leadership of at least two company-wide transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization, including executive leadership
• Demonstrated success in defining and implementing fit-for-purpose processes and scalable frameworks
• Proficiency in project and work management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Jira)
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Lucid, and Confluence
• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! 

• PMP, PgMP, or other industry certifications
• Experience in high-growth technology companies

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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