Product manager - Access Management

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About Okta’s Access Management Team 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.

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 We're looking for a passionate and experienced Product Manager to join our Access Management Client Foundations team in Bengaluru, India. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our client-side access management products, working closely with engineering, design, and other product teams to deliver innovative and secure solutions. You'll be the voice of the customer, translating complex technical capabilities into compelling product features that delight users and drive business growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner directly with the Engineering Manager for Access Management Client Foundations, collaboratively defining the roadmap, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring seamless execution of our client-facing access solutions across various platforms. You will play a critical role in a globally distributed team, contributing to Okta's mission of enabling everyone to safely use any technology.

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 client-side access management, aligning with the overall company objectives and market trends.
• Roadmap Ownership: Own and prioritize the product roadmap for client foundations, 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

• 5+ years of product management experience, with a strong focus on client-side software, security, identity, or access management.
• Proven experience working closely with engineering teams, ideally in an Agile development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to define and launch successful products that meet customer needs and business goals.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• A solid understanding of Windows, iOS, or Android client development, security best practices, and user experience principles.
• Comfort with technical discussions and the ability to bridge the gap between technical details and business value.
• 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
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

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