Product manager - Access Management Platform
Get to know OktaOkta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core 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.
About Okta’s Access Management TeamOkta 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.
The Access Management team drives billions of authentications every month. The team builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Access Management service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.
Password less is the future of identity and authentication, which is why we, at Okta, have made it our goal to redefine how users authenticate to services. Devices are central to our mission. The Okta Verify app that facilitates password less authentication is available for iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
About the Role
Join Okta's dynamic Access Management team in Bangalore, India, as a passionate and technically astute Product Manager, driving the future of secure identity. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and driving the product strategy and roadmap for core platform capabilities that underpin Okta's Access Management offerings. You will work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver foundational product experiences that enable rapid, reliable, and secure innovation for our customers.
This critical role will specifically peer with the Backend Engineering Manager for Access Management Foundations, fostering a deep strategic partnership to collaboratively define technical requirements, prioritize foundational platform investments, and drive the execution of shared, high-impact goals. You will translate complex technical capabilities into clear product value propositions and ensure our platform continues to scale, perform, and meet the evolving needs of our enterprise customers.
Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days Onsite per week)
Note: "This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our Bengaluru, IN office during the first week of employment."
What You'll Do
- Define Product Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for platform foundation of access management, aligning with the overall company objectives and market trends.
- Roadmap Ownership: Own and prioritize the product roadmap for platform foundations team, working in close collaboration with the Engineering Manager to balance new features, technical debt, and scalability.
- Gather Requirements: Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify pain points, opportunities, and unmet needs.
- Translate Needs into Features: Translate high-level business requirements and user stories into detailed product specifications and use cases for the engineering team.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with engineering, design, quality assurance, and other product teams across different geographies to ensure successful product delivery from conception to launch.
- Launch & Iterate: Partner with marketing, sales, and customer success to develop go-to-market strategies, and continuously monitor product performance, iterating based on data and feedback.
- Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders, from engineering teams to executive leadership.
- Market Evangelism: Be an internal and external advocate for your product area, representing our solutions at industry events and customer engagements.
What You'll Bring
- Required over 7+ years of total experience and 3+ years of experience in product management, preferably with experience in platform, infrastructure, or foundational product areas within a B2B SaaS company.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and engage deeply with complex backend systems, distributed architectures, API design principles, and security protocols. Prior software development experience in relevant technologies is a significant plus.
- Demonstrated ability to define and deliver successful product roadmaps, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution.
- Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile development environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- A "customer-first" mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering exceptional user experiences.
- Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts (SSO, MFA, Provisioning, Directories) is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Okta's Core Leadership Competencies
In addition to the above, we're looking for a leader who embodies Okta's core leadership competencies:
- Builds Effective Teams: Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, attracting and developing top talent.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, and their impact on others.
- Develops Talent: Coaches and mentors team members, empowering them to grow and achieve their full potential.
- Drives Results: Focuses on delivering outcomes, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Strategic Mindset: Thinks critically about the future, identifies opportunities, and develops plans to achieve long-term success.
Bonus Points
- Experience with identity protocols (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML).
- Prior experience in a B2B SaaS environment.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity landscapes and emerging threats.
Why You'll Love Working at Okta
- Impact: You'll be working on critical, high-impact products that secure the world's most innovative organizations.
- Growth: We offer a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team that values innovation, customer success, and continuous learning.
- Global Team: Work with talented individuals across the globe, contributing to a truly international product.
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What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
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