Manager, Enterprise Launch & Business Operations

About the Role

Okta is dedicated to securing every identity in the evolving landscape of AI by establishing trusted and impartial infrastructures that empower organizations worldwide. Join us to play a pivotal role in one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies, overseeing the full lifecycle of product development from initial concept through to adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diverse cross-functional teams encompassing Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Security, Legal, Support, Business Technology, Customer Success, and Partner Networks to guarantee necessary infrastructure and content are in place for product launches.
• Develop and enforce strategic governance for product releases by crafting, updating, and disseminating launch processes, schedules, best practices, and templates across the organization.
• Ensure launch readiness by coordinating product, go-to-market, support, and operations teams, managing complex product delivery challenges effectively.
• Act as a central liaison to align multiple teams on critical decisions to achieve launch objectives successfully.
• Drive operational improvements to optimize efficiency, offering innovative leadership in refining the launch process.
• Gather and analyze key performance indicators to guide product launches and report insights regularly to senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with data and analytics teams to monitor and communicate product success metrics.
• Utilize in-depth product knowledge and technical acumen to forecast risks, and establish mitigation and escalation procedures.
• Serve as an advisor across Product, Go-to-Market, Support, and Operations, addressing obstacles to ensure the seamless execution of product launches.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of five years' experience in program or project management, product launch leadership, or product strategy development.
• Strong familiarity with the complete product launch lifecycle.
• Outstanding communication skills capable of engaging with senior leadership, stakeholders, and business units regarding launch progress and risks.
• Proven leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills for guiding teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with agility in planning and adjusting as necessary.
• Experience collaborating effectively with technical teams.
• Capability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Compensation and Benefits

For candidates based in Canada, the annual base salary ranges between 112000 to 154000 CAD, varying according to individual skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to competitive pay, Okta offers equity (when applicable), performance bonuses, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, an RRSP matching program, healthcare spending accounts, telemedicine services, and paid leave including PTO and parental leave according to company policy. More details on total rewards are available internally.

The Okta Experience

• Supportive programs focused on employee well-being.
• Initiatives aimed at social impact.
• Opportunities for talent development and fostering a connected community.
• An immersive, in-person onboarding designed to integrate employees into Okta's mission from day one.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Okta is committed to equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to various personal characteristics or conditions. Accommodation requests during hiring or onboarding processes are supported upon request. Specific notices exist for candidates in certain locations regarding automated employment decision tools.