Staff Agile Program Manager, Emerging Products

Okta•New York City, NY

11d

About The Position

Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Agile Program Manager, Emerging Products We are looking for an experienced Agile Program Manager (APM) to support the Auth0 Emerging Products organization. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will help to shape the future of our product portfolio by owning delivery execution across multiple teams, and ensuring predictability, risk mitigation, and outcome alignment at scale. The ideal candidate thrives in complex technical environments, can orchestrate cross-team work with clarity and agility , and brings strong stakeholder management skills to help teams deliver consistent, high-value outcomes and drive innovation .

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Agile Program Management or similar role in an enterprise SaaS company.
Proven ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple teams and diverse stakeholders
Experience supporting development teams delivering scalable features on complex, distributed systems
Skilled in cross-functional communication , risk management, and facilitating delivery alignment in fast-paced agile environments.
Proficient with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and the use of delivery dashboards and metrics to drive visibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience launching and scaling innovative features as part of a large technology company.
Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts such as authentication, authorization, and SSO
Ability to analyze and interpret delivery metrics to guide teams toward more predictable and mature execution.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, prioritization, and execution of feature delivery across multiple teams
Ensure cross-functional coordination for dependencies, timelines, and deliverables across teams.
Track action items and facilitate timely completion.
Proactively identify and resolve risks, blockers, and communication gaps ; surface critical issues and drive alignment.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineering, product, and technical program managers to ensure consistent and effective delivery
Provide clear and consistent status updates to stakeholders , focusing on delivery milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Support the maintenance of Jira data to enable accurate reporting.
Enable value flow visibility using delivery metrics (e.g., carryover, WIP, forecast accuracy); partner with engineering to drive continuous improvement and take action on lessons learned.
Facilitate or support core agile practices including backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and quarterly planning to improve delivery health and scope alignment.