Principal Product Analyst - Workday Delivery Lead

Okta•Chicago, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Okta is seeking a Principal Product Analyst to serve as the Workday Delivery Lead for their People Technology portfolio, specifically within the Experience & Rewards pod. This role is crucial for managing complex, multi-system initiatives related to Core HCM, Benefits, Rewards, and Compensation. The position involves acting as a liaison between Product Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations leadership to ensure technical execution aligns with Okta's strategic objectives. The Enterprise Technology team at Okta is responsible for building and maintaining the secure, scalable systems that support the company's operations, with the People Technology Team overseeing the entire Hire-to-Retire technical ecosystem, including Workday, Greenhouse, and Cornerstone.

Requirements

10+ years of experience on the Workday platform in a delivery role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8+ years with a Master’s degree.
Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, with deep functional knowledge of Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Performance/Rewards modules.
Proven track record as a Delivery Lead managing complex, multi-system initiatives.
Ability to handle complex issues spanning multiple applications and processes, requiring analysis of diverse data factors.
Exceptional collaboration skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, manage conflicting perspectives, and reach consensus.
Strategic thinking to anticipate future business needs and propose proactive improvements for your assigned areas.
Proactive and organized with an attention to detail, ensuring we are always planning ahead to achieve delivery milestones.
Strong leadership qualities to guide teams, facilitate workshops, and mentor junior colleagues.
U.S. soil status - the employee must be on U.S. soil, which means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or outlying areas of the United States, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, and be a U.S. person.
U.S. person status - the employee must be either a U.S. citizen as defined in 42 U.S. Code § 9102; a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); or a U.S. national (i.e. includes citizens and non-citizens born in outlying possessions such as American Samoa and Swains Island), green card holders, refugees, and asylees. Working on a U.S. visa does NOT qualify as a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/Automation initiatives within an HR tech ecosystem
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Agile/Scrum)

Responsibilities

Technically scope and lead the delivery of multi-quarter, high-visibility, executive-sponsored projects across Experience & Rewards system and processes (e.g., compensation, benefits, equity, and total rewards platforms).
Act as the primary conduit between business partners and technical delivery teams, owning and writing detailed functional requirements, business processes, and use cases.
Serve as the functional specialist and delivery lead for the Experience & Rewards pod, specializing in Core HCM, compensation, rewards, and benefits technology integrations and workflows.
Drive delivery against a prioritized backlog for aligned stakeholder groups, ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.
Operate actively in a Scrum framework—breaking down complex epics and business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable technical tasks while participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives with our global team.
Proactively identify and resolve project-level risks and requirement trade-offs with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
Guide project teams through uncertainty, facilitate scoping workshops, and provide mentorship to junior colleagues.