Company Planning and Programs Specialist

Okta•Washington, DC

5d•$106,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within Okta's Company Planning and Programs team, which focuses on creating alignment and clarity around the company's near- and long-term strategy. The team acts as the connective tissue, translating high-level company methods and functional plans into clear, actionable, and trackable initiatives. The specialist will balance driving strategic planning rhythms (~60%) with acting as a flexible Project Manager (~40%) for cross-functional initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, possesses high emotional intelligence (EQ), and enjoys both strategic alignment and on-the-ground 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.
Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
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.

Nice To Haves

Team player who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Approaches work with curiosity, organization, and a collaborative spirit.

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 (such as volunteer days and operational training rollouts).
Act as a central point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are flagged, and cross-functional teams remain aligned.