Full-Time

Director – Business Technology

Core Financials

Posted on 8/5/2024

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$200k - $336kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Washington, DC, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

This is a hybrid position.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
NetSuite
Agile
Oracle
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration or in a related field
  • Excellent communication, problem solving/analytical and interpersonal skills
  • 15+ years of experience in architecting and designing solutions using ERPs such as Netsuite/Oracle/SAP S/4 HANA in a high speed, global technology organization
  • 8+ years in a leadership position within an IT organization of which 2+ years as a Director, with demonstrated experience driving change and improving operations
  • Have multiple ERP(S/4 HANA or Oracle or Netsuite) full cycle implementation experiences; Have led multiple Finance transformation initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of the ERP Finance business process areas – Order to Cash, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Revenue Recognition, and Subscription Billing
  • Experience partnering and communicating with teams and partners in diverse roles at all levels.
  • Experience training and developing teams and being an effective coach
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and ability to partner with them to conduct business and technical discovery
  • Experience working and presenting proposals to executives in a clear and compelling way
  • Experience working with Agile development methodologies
  • Experience with developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of initiatives, focusing on tangible and measurable outcomes
Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior business leaders on their strategic roadmap, understand their operational issues and opportunities(business processes) and create technical solutions to grow business operations and ensure compliance.
  • Manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring products meet needs and remain competitive
  • Identify and recommend creative solutions to improve business operations, business engagement and project delivery.
  • Oversee the portfolio of projects, and lead projects to achieve desired goals and benefits in consideration of planned timelines and budgets.
  • Analyze current state needs and challenges, identify improvement and automation opportunities, portfolio planning and tool rationalization.
  • Liaise and resolve audit queries with Internal and External auditors on SOX controls
  • Develop a collaborative organization and culture highly focused on providing efficient and timely solutions to key business challenges in multiple, sometimes overlapping, functional areas
  • Hire, develop and retain a highly flexible and culturally diversified team which constantly engages with the business to ensure IT is focused on the right priorities and meeting business goals
  • Have the ability to understand, translate business needs and drive out-of-box adoption to industry standard/best-in-class platforms
  • Represent Finance processes in technology assessments, solution design, and implementations.
  • Work with business partners on prioritization and proactively anticipate gaps and overlaps within the Finance portfolio.
  • Serve as a delivery lead for the projects and provide best practices and strategic platform direction.
  • Establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization at all levels, and be viewed as a team player with exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills
  • Stay abreast of technology trends and industry best practices and influence others to seek best-in-class solutions/technology to resolve business challenges.

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), and lifecycle management, which streamline IT operations and enhance security. Unlike many competitors, Okta focuses on delivering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to government agencies. 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 world.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for identity solutions due to AI fraud and social engineering threats.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with AWS, enhance market visibility and sales potential.
  • Participation in AI security funding rounds indicates future innovation opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Security vulnerability with usernames bypassing password requirements poses a significant risk.
  • Intensifying competition from Google Cloud's mandatory MFA could pressure Okta's offerings.
  • Need for improved software quality and security practices, including red teaming.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta integrates with over 5,000 apps, offering extensive connectivity options.
  • Recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Access Management for 8 years.
  • Provides a cloud-based platform with SSO, MFA, and API access management.

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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

INACTIVE