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Senior Manager, Field Enablement PMO

Okta
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 07, 2025
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 Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart 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 Field Enablement Operations team The Enablement Operations team serves as the Center of Excellence for planning, systems, analytics, and program infrastructure that power our global enablement strategy. This team ensures operational rigor, scalable execution, and data-driven insights that enable high-impact learning and field productivity. The Senior Manager, Field Enablement PMO opportunity Reporting to the Director of Field Enablement Operations, the Senior Manager, Field Enablement PMO to build and lead our Project Management Office (PMO) within the Enablement Operations organization. You'll be responsible for defining project management standards, implementing frameworks and tools, managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives, and coaching a small team to excellence. This role requires deep expertise in project management, strong leadership presence, and a collaborative mindset to partner across teams. What you'll be doing Building and leading the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing standards, processes, and tools for consistent execution across global Enablement initiatives Acting as a player-coach, leading complex projects yourself while mentoring team members to deliver against their portfolios Developing and implementing scalable project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) that align with business needs and enable high-quality execution Owning project intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting processes while partnering closely with Field Enablement, Change management, and Enablement Operations Driving operational rhythm and governance, including project status reporting, risk/issue management, stakeholder communication, and post-mortems Serving as a trusted advisor to the Enablement LT, translating strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones and outcomes Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement What you'll bring to the role & what we're looking for 8+ years of experience in an Enablement role specifically focused on managing projects in support of the Field Minimum of 3+ years in a leadership role; comfortable working in a player-coach capacity Proven experience building or scaling a PMO function within a global or matrixed organization Active PMP certification is required Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility Expert in project planning tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical skills, with a data-informed approach to prioritization and reporting Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities Familiarity with change management and organizational readiness best practices Passion for team development, mentorship, and operational excellence Okta's Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies are part of the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of our company's actions. They also align strongly to our cultural cornerstones, our Okta values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, and maintain transparency. It's our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies: Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. #LI-Hybrid Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, New York, and Washington is between: $158,000 — $236,000 USD What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee! Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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