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Director – Business Technology

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Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$173k - $259kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
NetSuite
Agile
Communications
SAP Products
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 for single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and API access management. These products work by ensuring that only authorized individuals can access specific resources, enhancing security and streamlining IT operations. What sets Okta apart from competitors is its focus on a subscription-based model, which offers predictable revenue and allows clients to access a comprehensive suite of services. The goal of Okta is to provide secure and seamless access for users, particularly in a landscape where remote work and digital transformation are increasingly important.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Okta's subscription-based model ensures a steady and predictable revenue stream, providing financial stability and enabling continuous investment in R&D.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Worldcoin, and high-profile board appointments like Anthony Bates, enhance Okta's market influence and leadership.
  • The growing demand for robust security measures in the era of remote work and digital transformation positions Okta for sustained growth in the cybersecurity market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive IAM market requires Okta to continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position and avoid losing market share to rivals.
  • Integration challenges with acquired companies like Arengu could pose risks to seamless product development and operational efficiency.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta's comprehensive suite of IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management, sets it apart from competitors who may offer only fragmented services.
  • Recognition as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Access Management underscores Okta's superior market position over rivals like Microsoft and IBM.
  • The acquisition of Arengu and the launch of Forms for Actions highlight Okta's commitment to innovation and enhancing customer experiences through tailored identity flows.