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Senior Manager, Field Enablement Project Management Office

Okta

Bellevue, WA
Full Time
Senior
158k-236k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Field Enablement Project Management Office at Okta is responsible for building and leading the Project Management Office within the Enablement Operations organization. This role involves defining project management standards, implementing frameworks and tools, managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives, and coaching a small team. The position supports global enablement strategies in a company that values diversity, innovation, and operational excellence, with a focus on identity security and empowering employees and customers alike.

Key Responsibilities

  • Building and leading the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing standards, processes, and tools for consistent execution across global Enablement initiatives
  • Acting as a player-coach, leading complex projects yourself while mentoring team members to deliver against their portfolios
  • Developing and implementing scalable project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) that align with business needs and enable high-quality execution
  • Owning project intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting processes while partnering closely with Field Enablement, Change management, and Enablement Operations
  • Driving operational rhythm and governance, including project status reporting, risk/issue management, stakeholder communication, and post-mortems
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to the Enablement Leadership Team, translating strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones and outcomes
  • Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in an Enablement role specifically focused on managing projects in support of the Field
  • Minimum of 3+ years in a leadership role; comfortable working in a player-coach capacity
  • Proven experience building or scaling a PMO function within a global or matrixed organization
  • Active PMP certification is required
  • Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility
  • Expert in project planning tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical skills, with a data-informed approach to prioritization and reporting
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities
  • Familiarity with change management and organizational readiness best practices
  • Passion for team development, mentorship, and operational excellence

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a global or matrixed organization
  • Knowledge of organizational change management and organizational readiness practices
  • Experience with hybrid project management methodologies

Qualifications

  • Active PMP certification

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual base salary range of $158,000-$236,000 USD (location-dependent)
  • Equity (where applicable), bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k), flexible spending account, paid leave including PTO and parental leave
  • Amazing benefits, social impact opportunities, talent development, and community fostering
  • Flexible and hybrid work environment with potential travel for onboarding

Working at Okta

Okta values diversity, lifelong learning, and making a positive impact through innovation and integrity. The company promotes a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to be their most creative and successful selves, regardless of location.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 18, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary158k-236k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Okta

Website

okta.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Bellevue, WA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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