Vice President, Communications

Okta•San Francisco, CA

4h•Hybrid

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. The Vice President, Communications is the senior leader responsible for Okta’s global communications strategy. This role owns the company’s external & internal narrative and positioning across corporate, product, and executive communications, ensuring consistency, credibility, and impact with key audiences. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the VP of Communications serves as a trusted advisor to the executive team and a strategic partner across Marketing, Product, People, Legal, and other senior leadership functions. The role balances long-term vision with hands-on execution, anticipating market trends, shaping proactive storytelling, and leading with accountability and influence. Results (What Success Looks Like) The VP of Communications will be accountable for delivering the following outcomes: A clear, compelling, and differentiated external narrative for Okta that strengthens brand reputation and supports business growth Strong, consistent positioning across corporate, product, and executive communications globally High-impact executive communications that elevate Okta’s leadership voice and credibility with customers, partners, media, and investors Effective crisis communications leadership, ensuring the company is prepared for, navigates, and emerges stronger from sensitive or high-impact situations Data-informed communications programs with clear metrics, insights, and continuous improvement A high-performing, engaged communications team with strong capabilities, clear priorities, and measurable impact Increased effectiveness of communications through best practices, standardized processes, and operational rigor

Requirements

15+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields, with a strong mix of agency and in-house experience
Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology communications for a publicly traded company (identity and access management experience is a plus)
Proven ability to partner with and influence executive leadership
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and external audiences
Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Comfort navigating ambiguity and change within a growth-oriented culture
Strategic, forward-thinking mindset with strong execution discipline
Self-motivated, accountable, and resourceful with a low-ego, collaborative leadership style

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology communications for a publicly traded company (identity and access management experience is a plus)

Responsibilities

Define and execute Okta’s global external communications strategy across all regions
Oversee corporate, product, and executive communications to ensure alignment and message cohesion
Act as chief editor for high-visibility external communications, including press materials, executive statements, and thought leadership
Owns the internal communication strategy, specifically all hands, employee communications and kick offs.
Partner with senior leaders to shape and communicate Okta’s story in alignment with company strategy and priorities
Lead crisis communications planning and response in close collaboration with executive leadership and Legal
Provide competitive and market intelligence to inform positioning and strategic decision-making
Establish and evolve metrics to measure communications effectiveness and impact
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global communications team