Okta · 21 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Security Infrastructure Operations
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $238K/yr
7+ years expOkta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Staff Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within TDI Security, focusing on enhancing Okta’s security posture through various programs and collaborations with multiple teams.
CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of major Security Infrastructure programs, including Vulnerability Management uplift, PDLC implementation, and operational security frameworks
Own the program roadmap for App Allow Listing program to implement strict application controls
Facilitate the weekly sync, drive dependency management, and ensure milestones remain on track
Drive Enablement & Change Management for the key programs
Own and unify delivery across all Secrets-related programs, including:
Host biweekly syncs with application owners and manage exceptions
Track application readiness for secrets rotation and oversee approved exceptions (e.g., Workday, Cornerstone, Greenhouse)
Drive adoption plans for apps requiring additional remediation or timeline extensions
Define and deliver the strategy, requirements, and roadmap for an enterprise-wide secrets repository
Partner with engineering leaders to define MVP and evaluate tooling options
Lead requirement reviews and solution alignment sessions
Partner with Internal Audit on findings from the Secrets Management walkthrough
Drive remediation planning and ensure documentation and controls meet auditability and compliance expectations
Partner for planning session for the Federal program, scope definition, and staffing needs
Maintain the Federal Classified workstream Confluence page and structure cross-team planning and alignment
Lead implementation of IP restrictions for user and service accounts across TDI targeted applications
Maintain weekly-updated status tracking and proactively remove blockers
Lead delivery across prioritized FY27 security initiatives:
Enforced Strict Application Control
Always-On VPN
Coordinate cross-team planning, risk management, and alignment with engineering stakeholders
Lead delivery across prioritized FY27 Federal initiatives
Support platform build and proof of concept (POC)
Drive and coordinate cross-functional requirements
Partner with TDI to provide tools and technologies required to build Okta Federal and support its legal separation from Okta, Inc
Structure and organize work into clear workstreams to enable execution and tracking
Establish operating rhythms, dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and RAID logs
Coordinate dependencies and blockers across Product, Engineering, Security, and Audit
Provide executive-ready updates, planning inputs, and roadmap communications
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of Technical Program Management experience in security, infrastructure, or large-scale engineering environments
Proven success leading multi-team cross-functional programs in fast-paced or high-growth companies
Deep understanding of vulnerability management, secure SDLC, secrets management, access control models, and cloud infrastructure architecture
Ability to lead high-impact programs across multiple engineering domains
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large-scale programs concurrently
Demonstrated success in implementing program governance, operational frameworks, and long-term planning structures
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to executives and influence senior stakeholders
Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving teams toward clear, aligned outcomes
Proven ability to build trust across engineering, security, product, and compliance teams
Comfortable with challenging assumptions, identifying gaps, and driving alignment
Ability to connect execution with business and security outcomes
A proactive, structured approach to risk management and decision-making
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Okta
Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.23BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-06
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