The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.
About the role
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. This role sits within Okta's R&D ("ORD") organization, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations and Chief of Staff to the President of Okta R&D. This role is hub-based: it sits in San Francisco, Seattle or Chicago, and candidates must live within commutable distance of one of those offices. We expect this leader to work from the office multiple days each week. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years of work experience, including 6+ years leading business operations, R&D / engineering operations, or FP&A functions within a technology company
- Demonstrated ownership of an engineering or R&D budget at scale — annual planning, in-year governance, variance management, and executive budget review
- Proven ownership of workforce planning and headcount governance in close partnership with Recruiting and Finance
- Experience managing a vendor portfolio, including contract negotiation and renewal, SLA management, and capacity planning
- Hands-on experience with Capitalized Software accounting and R&D tax credit programs in the US and/or Canada
- Strong understanding of B2B SaaS business models and engineering cost structures
More about this role
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
We are looking for a seasoned operations leader to run the financial and workforce operating engine for Okta's Product & Technology organization — a 2,000+ person R&D function spanning the Okta Platform (ORD) and Auth0. The team is accountable for the budget and workforce strategy components of the R&D Operating Plan, program spend and budget governance, financial compliance including Capitalized Software and R&D tax credit capture, vendor operations, and headcount governance in partnership with Recruiting. The team also runs the annual goal-setting process and the operating cadence that tracks R&D performance against those goals. This is a role that demands real depth in...
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