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Staff Technical Program Manager

Staff Technical Program Manager

CompanyOkta
LocationBellevue, WA, USA
Salary$150000 – $253000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
  • 6+ years of technical program management experience with significant focus on backend/platform security
  • Deep understanding of backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and security principles for distributed systems
  • Ability to communicate complex backend security concepts to both engineers and leadership
  • Excellence in managing multiple technical projects across distributed infrastructure environments
  • Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams and willingness to travel as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive security adoption in backend systems
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in backend vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation
  • Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure while considering system architecture implications
  • Skill in translating technical backend security requirements to practical implementation strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead critical technical programs within our Platform & Security teams focused on resilience, scalability, and security initiatives
  • Orchestrate the planning, execution, and delivery of platform architecture improvements that enhance system reliability and fault tolerance
  • Champion chaos engineering practices to proactively identify and address potential failure points in our infrastructure
  • Guide cross-functional teams in implementing platform security controls while maintaining operational excellence
  • Coordinate architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes for major platform enhancements
  • Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, and product teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working at a high paced, fast growing tech startup
  • Experience with transformational programs, such as platform migrations or integrations