Vice President, Global Affairs

Okta•San Francisco, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Okta is seeking a commercially minded Vice President of Global Affairs to lead a newly consolidated, strategic organization spanning Government Affairs, Sustainability & Responsible Technology, and Social Impact & Nonprofit Go-To-Market (Okta for Good). The role connects public policy, trust, commercial strategy, and social impact, helping Okta support business growth, navigate regulatory landscapes, meet customer requirements, and advance its mission. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and provides executive leadership and support to seasoned domain experts who manage day-to-day operations. The VP will set a unified strategy for Global Affairs that supports growth in large enterprise and public sector markets. The leader will represent Okta to government officials, regulators, enterprise customers, nonprofit partners, and investors; serve as an advocate for trust, responsible AI, and mission-aligned growth; and present the organization’s vision and operations to employees, executives, and the Board. The role oversees Government Affairs and Public Sector Growth, including policy advocacy and partnership with go-to-market and public sector sales teams; Sustainability and Responsible Technology, including sustainability strategy, disclosures, emissions targets, and responsible AI governance; and Social Impact and Okta for Good, including nonprofit product and business donations, philanthropic commitments, and employee giving. The VP will integrate these efforts with go-to-market operations, develop the leadership team, and strengthen collaboration with Sales, Product, Marketing, Security, and Legal.

Requirements

15+ years of experience spanning Government Affairs, Public Policy, Global Affairs, Social Impact, and/or Corporate Strategy.
Strong demonstrated background in Government Affairs and public sector engagement.
Executive-level experience in fast-paced, complex organizations.
Senior-level financial oversight experience, including management of large operating and/or philanthropic budgets.
Deep understanding of how public policy, sustainability, and social impact can drive revenue and mitigate enterprise risk.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with external speaking and public advocacy experience in high-stakes settings.
Ability to influence C-level executives and the Board of Directors.
Strong systems thinking and ability to manage ambiguity and unite disparate functions into a cohesive strategy.
Track record of empowering seasoned domain experts and providing executive support for their work.
Demonstrated ability and passion for championing policy, cultural, brand, and social impact functions.

Nice To Haves

Enterprise SaaS or technology experience.
Experience in cybersecurity, identity, trust, or AI governance.
Existing relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry coalitions relevant to Okta’s business.
Deep day-one expertise in Government Affairs, ESG, or philanthropy is not required.

Responsibilities

Set a unified Global Affairs strategy that directly supports commercial growth in large enterprise and public sector markets.
Serve as an executive champion for trust, responsible AI, and mission-aligned growth.
Represent Okta with government officials, regulators, enterprise customers, nonprofit partners, and investors.
Present the organization’s vision and operations to employees, executives, and Board members.
Lead global Government Affairs strategy, shape regulatory environments, and advance public policy priorities through thought leadership and advocacy.
Partner with go-to-market and public sector sales leaders to accelerate pipeline and unlock commercial opportunities.
Expand Okta’s thought leadership in critical technology domains and extend Government Affairs capacity through cross-trained talent.
Oversee sustainability strategy, disclosures, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Lead the reset and Board approval of Okta’s Science-Based Targets for emissions reductions.
Champion a centralized Responsible AI governance program across Okta’s business and customers.
Oversee Okta’s nonprofit business and product donation commitment, partnering with go-to-market teams to support growth and social impact.
Oversee the donor-advised fund, including execution of the current $50 million philanthropic commitment and development of a future funding strategy.
Champion Okta’s culture of giving and sustain employee engagement and brand value.
Integrate Global Affairs with go-to-market operations to drive revenue through compliance readiness, sustainability commitments, and nonprofit product offerings.
Position Okta as a trusted partner to the public sector and highly regulated customers.
Manage and develop a high-performing leadership team, empower domain experts, and foster cross-functional expertise.
Strengthen relationships with Go-To-Market, Sales, Product, Marketing, Security, and the broader Legal organization.