Full-Time

Technical Communications Manager

Posted on 2/4/2025

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

CA$148k - CA$222kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in Canada

Candidates must be located in Canada.

Category
Content Strategy
Technical Writing
Content & Writing

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Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience relevant technical and executive communications experience, ideally owning an executive thought leader profile
  • Strong Technical writing and Storytelling experience
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications, storytelling, and presentations in the tone and voice of technical leaders
  • Experience in Identity and Accessibility Management (IAM) and writing compelling content for developer/ engineering audiences
  • An understanding of Okta and Auth0’s business and competitors with experience working with cloud and/or SaaS companies.
  • Ability to interpret complex technology information and translate it into bold, compelling, and distinctive content that resonates across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing communications strategies to increase awareness and visibility of leaders or products
  • Collaborative approach to working with the ability to interact with and influence at all levels, including executive leadership
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple, high-profile, and confidential projects and deliverables.
  • Agile and adaptable to change in a fast-paced, remote environment while multitasking, re-prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to stakeholders
  • Ability to travel 15% of the time, at minimum
Responsibilities
  • Research and develop unique content on technical topics, including blogs, newsletters, keynote addresses, video scripts, all hands, whitepapers, and internal correspondence, in the tone and voice of a leader.
  • Position Auth0’s Product Unit President as an industry leader by crafting high-impact thought leadership campaigns that resonate with developers and customers.
  • Establish and manage a content calendar for all communications related to our product unit to ensure communications are delivered to the right audience, at the right time, and through the right medium.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships across Okta to inform the communications strategy and messaging. Partner with teams across Global communications, Marketing, Legal, PR, and many others to ensure cohesive and consistent messaging.
  • Ensure strategic alignment on messaging, timing, and editorial strategies across Auth0 and Corporate communications teams and leaders.
  • Establish KPIs to measure communications effectiveness, provide regular performance reports, and make data-driven decisions to optimize strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Social media and SEO experience
  • Advanced slide design skills. Able to design visually appealing slides that convey information to an audience in a clear and engaging manner
  • Experience developing videos, graphics, and other engaging content

Okta provides identity and access management solutions that help businesses and organizations securely manage user access to resources. Their cloud-based platform includes tools like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management, which streamline IT operations and enhance security. Unlike many competitors, Okta focuses on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to pay recurring fees for access to their services, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to ensure that the right individuals have access to the right resources at the right times, addressing the growing need for security in an increasingly digital and remote work environment.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for zero-trust security frameworks aligns with Okta's core offerings.
  • Remote work trends increase demand for secure access management solutions like Okta's.
  • Okta's strategic expansion in ASEAN and ANZ regions enhances market presence.

What critics are saying

  • AI-driven identity solutions like Intezer's could challenge Okta's market position.
  • Strategic shifts in ASEAN and ANZ may impact Okta's market penetration.
  • Sophisticated AI-driven fraud tactics require Okta to continuously adapt its security measures.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta offers deep integrations with over 5,000 apps for seamless access.
  • The company provides a comprehensive suite of IAM solutions, including SSO and MFA.
  • Okta's cloud-based platform ensures secure and efficient user authentication and authorization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

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