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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 mission of the People Agile Team (PAT) is to increase visibility & collaboration within People & Places by empowering stakeholders to act proactively and drive efficiencies to achieve their goals. We aim to be the driving force behind critical people team projects and establish ourselves as a project management center of excellence. 

In this position, you will support the success of People projects through project plans, oversight of work, status reports and cross-team collaboration. Day-to-day you will work closely with fellow People Agile team members to establish a rhythm of communications, updates, workflow and alignment.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the People Agile Team on a variety of People & Places projects. Projects will vary in complexity and support will vary by project. Responsibilities may include: Build and execute on project plans, facilitating meetings, tracking and reporting project status, organizing action items, and developing communication plans
• Own, maintain and iterate on the People Agile Team intake process in Smartsheet to maximize visibility of projects and capability of reporting
• Mobilize project teams and clearly articulate the plan along with roles and responsibilities for each project team member and stakeholder
• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders on project tasks and deliverables
• Maintain the People and Places project portfolio 
• Collaborate with the People Agile Team to continually improve project management resources, processes and delivery
• Support project management enablement across the P&P org 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree or related work experience
• 3-5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably within an HR function
• Proficient in Smartsheet and Google Suite
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
• Experience with online collaboration and remote work in a high-growth environment

Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
• Proficient in project management tools and software, including Smartsheet and Google Suite
• Demonstrated success supporting the delivery of complex projects in a high-growth environment
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams in a fast-moving, dynamic and sometimes ambiguous business environment
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also coordinating priorities for teammates & stakeholders
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities 
• Proactively seeks feedback and input; actively listens to others 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills 
• Knowledge of HR practices & an understanding of HR systems

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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:$99,000—$149,000 USD The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $111,000—$167,000 USD

What you can look forward to as an Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 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/.

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