Staff Technical Program Manager - Backend Integration

Okta

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

150k-226k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. The Delivery Enablement & Operations team within Auth0 is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional delivery of our most strategic portfolio of work. This role involves partnering with senior product and engineering leaders to plan and execute strategic programs, including customer-facing and AI innovation initiatives, with a focus on technology, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead critical technical programs within our Platform & Security teams focused on resilience, scalability, and security initiatives.
Orchestrate the planning, execution, and delivery of platform architecture improvements that enhance system reliability and fault tolerance.
Champion chaos engineering practices to proactively identify and address potential failure points in our infrastructure.
Guide cross-functional teams in implementing platform security controls while maintaining operational excellence.
Coordinate architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes for major platform enhancements.
Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, and product teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
6+ years of technical program management experience with significant focus on backend/platform security.
Deep understanding of backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and security principles for distributed systems.
Ability to communicate complex backend security concepts to both engineers and leadership.
Experience managing multiple technical projects across distributed infrastructure environments.
Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams and willingness to travel as needed.
Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive security adoption in backend systems.
Strong analytical skills with expertise in backend vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation.
Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure while considering system architecture implications.
Skill in translating technical backend security requirements to practical implementation strategies.

Nice to Have

Experience in high paced, fast growing tech startup environments.
Experience with transformational programs, such as platform migrations or integrations.

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
6+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on backend security.

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary range between $150,000-$226,000 USD depending on location and experience.
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.
In-person onboarding and travel to Chicago office during the first week of employment.
Amazing benefits, social impact opportunities, talent development, and community fostering.

Working at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology, and benefits to empower employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. The company values diverse perspectives, lifelong learning, and making a positive social impact. Employees are encouraged to be their most creative and successful selves, regardless of where they live.

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