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.

Position Summary

As the Senior Manager for the Professional Services R&D team, you will be a foundational leader responsible for building and guiding a high-performing team of software engineers. You will blend hands-on technical leadership with people management to steer the development of innovative, reusable assets. This role is critical to establishing the team's culture, setting technical direction, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that will have a significant impact on Okta's ecosystem. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the assets, from conception and development to maintenance and support.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, onboard, and manage a team of talented software engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and regular performance feedback to your team members.
Technical & Strategic Oversight: Partner with senior leadership to define the R&D roadmap and strategy. Guide the team in architectural decisions and ensure the adoption of engineering best practices. Oversee projects to ensure they are delivered on time and meet our high-quality standards.
Project & Resource Management: Manage the team's backlog and prioritize projects based on business impact. Allocate resources effectively to balance innovation, development, and maintenance of the asset portfolio.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with professional services delivery teams, partner alliances, product management, and engineering to understand requirements, gather feedback, and drive adoption of the assets your team builds.
Operational Excellence: Establish and refine the team's development processes, including agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance standards. Report on team progress and the impact of the R&D initiatives to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in a people management or team leadership role.
Proven experience leading software engineering teams and delivering successful products or tools.
Strong technical background with knowledge of modern software development practices and experience with languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or .NET, and front-end frameworks like React.
Excellent understanding of Agile development methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in a professional services or customer-facing organization is a strong plus.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts is highly desirable.

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