About this role
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Okta’s Corporate Development team plays a critical role in enabling Okta’s growth through the thoughtful ideation and execution of corporate strategy, M&A, technology partnerships, external investments, and strategic programs. The M&A Integration & Strategic Programs team is a small team of high performing individuals who pride themselves in creating an outsized impact on the company by owning the successful integration strategy, governance and execution of acquired companies as well as the strategic program design and execution of key Corporate Development initiatives.
As a Senior Manager, M&A Integration & Strategic Programs, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end deal integration process and program management for high-complexity programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, track deliverables, and provide critical insights to ensure initiatives achieve their goals.
This is a highly visible role requiring conceptual thinking to resolve significant and unique issues. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive problem solver with a proven track record of driving complex cross-functional projects while maintaining an efficient plan, tracking issues, and proactively communicating progress against program milestones. This person will also need to be adept at building close working relationships and quickly establishing personal credibility across the organization. Given the extremely cross-functional nature of the role, the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a variety of teams and personalities is essential.
What you’ll be doing
• Strategy: Drive the development of program and integration strategy, providing thought leadership on broader organizational projects.
• End-to-End Execution: Drive the end-to-end deal integration process for acquired companies, high-complexity programs and / or key workstreams by developing detailed plans, tracking milestones, and proactively addressing challenges.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and direct the activities of cross-functional teams, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across the organization.
• Stakeholder Excellence: Manage top executive stakeholders, maintaining excellence across program meetings and recurring syncs.
• Issue Resolution: Monitor program status and rapidly identify issues / risks. Succinctly communicate issues to relevant s