Company Planning and Programs Specialist
About The Position
Okta is seeking a versatile and highly adaptable Programs and Planning Specialist to join their Company Planning and Programs team. This role focuses on creating alignment and clarity around Okta's near- and long-term strategy. The specialist will act as the connective tissue, translating high-level company methods and functional plans into clear, actionable, and trackable initiatives. The position is hybrid and involves balancing strategic planning rhythms (~60%) with flexible project management (~40%) for cross-functional initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, possesses high emotional intelligence, and enjoys both strategic alignment and hands-on execution.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of proven experience in project management, program management, or strategic planning.
- Highly comfortable operating in dynamic environments where priorities can shift; able to bring structure to ambiguous problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
- A track record of successfully partnering with various teams to drive shared outcomes.
- Expertise in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Familiarity and comfort leveraging AI tools (such as Claude and/or Google Gemini) to enhance productivity, synthesize information, and draft communications.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring clear communication and milestone tracking.
- Assist in coordinating ongoing leadership alignments and tracking action items for key strategic initiatives.
- Help maintain and streamline operational documentation, reporting dashboards, and presentation materials for executive reviews.
- Step in to lead and manage smaller, high-priority projects and initiatives within the Company Operations ecosystem when extra bandwidth is needed.
- Support internal change management efforts, internal team programs, or community initiatives.
- Act as a central point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are flagged, and cross-functional teams remain aligned.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- flexible spending account
- paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
