Senior Technical Program Manager, Asset Vulnerability Management

Canada

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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

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Technical Program Manager, Asset and Vulnerability Management

Location: Canada (Remote/Hybrid options available, depending on candidate location and team needs) | Type: Full-time

About Okta

At Okta, we're building The World’s Identity Company. We believe everyone should be able to safely use any technology – anywhere, on any device or app. Our innovative Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds are transforming how people navigate the digital world, providing secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation. We're putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth, empowering businesses and individuals alike.

The Opportunity: Make an Impact in Global Cloud Security

Join the Okta Security team and play a crucial role in strengthening our position as the leading Identity-as-a-Service solution. Our mission is clear: to bolster the security posture of Okta products and, most importantly, protect our customers. In a world where cloud adoption is accelerating, companies need accurate risk assessment and rapid response. That's where you come in.

As a Technical Program Manager on our Asset and Vulnerability Management team, you'll be instrumental in driving critical security initiatives. You'll partner with diverse cross-functional teams, from engineering to operations, to design, deploy, and operationalize essential asset, infrastructure, and vulnerability management controls. Beyond technical execution, you'll be a key storyteller, developing compelling communications, reports, metrics, and dashboards that showcase the health and progress of our Asset and Vulnerability Management Program.

This role is perfect for a highly collaborative, self-starting leader who thrives on complexity and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in global cloud security and possess a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to completion, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do: Drive Impact and Innovation

  • Lead Complex Programs: Take a hands-on, proactive approach to managing large-scale, intricate security initiatives across multiple teams. This includes expertly managing dependencies, removing blockers, defining clear timelines, communicating commitments, and driving process efficiencies.
  • Foster Collaboration: Champion effective teamwork, communication, and commitment across diverse groups with competing priorities, ensuring seamless alignment.
  • Mitigate Risk: Proactively anticipate and mitigate program risks by staying closely involved with strategic team goals, understanding potential delivery challenges, and applying your experience with a "big picture" mindset.
  • Develop New Processes: Lead the creation of innovative processes that benefit security teams and support broader cross-organizational initiatives.
  • Communicate and Report: Develop and distribute insightful program reports and targeted communications to raise awareness about program progress, upcoming activities, and organizational change management.
  • Measure Success: Develop and maintain robust performance metrics to provide clear, data-driven insights into program status.
  • Drive Transparency: Collaborate across Okta to enhance transparency regarding Product Security enhancements and initiatives.

What You'll Bring: Your Skills & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science,or equivalent practical work experience.
  • Program Management: 2-3+ years of progressive technical program management experience, specifically within large-scale SaaS/Cloud environments.
  • Exceptional Communication: Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of an organization.
  • Security Domain Knowledge: Deep working experience with Security and/or engineering teams, coupled with a solid understanding of technical terms and concepts used in information security, privacy, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
  • Development Methodologies: Familiarity with modern development methodologies, including the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project delivery lifecycles.
  • Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Atlassian products, particularly Jira Software and Confluence.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a knack for innovation.
  • Communication Prowess: Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Independent & Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Bonus Points: Stand Out!

  • Certifications: Program Management Professional (PMP) or relevant security certifications (CISM, CISSP, CISA, etc.).
  • Okta Familiarity: Prior familiarity with Okta products.
  • Specialized Background: A background in asset and vulnerability management lifecycle controls.

Why Okta?

  • Impact: Contribute to a product that secures the digital identities of millions globally.
  • Growth: Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Innovation: Be at the forefront of identity and cloud security, solving complex challenges with cutting-edge technology.

#LI-REMOTE

Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:$104,000—$156,000 CAD

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Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

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