Okta

Chief of Staff to the CPO

San Francisco, California · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$206k-$284kDetected 5 days ago

Machine LearningHRPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Crucially, you possess the business acumen and discernment to ensure we focus on the right priorities.

CPO Proxy & Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor, strategic thought partner, and proxy for the Chief People Officer, representing the Office of the CPO in key leadership forums and decision-making bodies.
Special & High-Impact Initiatives: Lead high-stakes, cross-group special projects from concept to completion, ensuring precise work-back schedules, clear ownership, and definitive output.
Central Program "Hub": Manage and synchronize all global People & Places program timelines, including product launch dates, program releases, and policy effective dates.
Budget Oversight: Manage and oversee the global People & Places organization budget in close partnership with the Chief People Officer and Finance.
Resource Prioritization: Work with functional People leaders to build, manage, and audit program-specific budgets, ensuring financial resources are directly mapped to our most critical strategic priorities.
The Ultimate Connector: You possess outstanding relationship-building skills and a high-energy approach that naturally connects people, breaks down functional walls, and creates a sense of shared purpose.
Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

you must be deeply strategic with a commanding executive presence, yet remain relentlessly operational in execution.
This role requires a rare and sophisticated dual capability: you must be deeply strategic with a commanding executive presence, yet remain relentlessly operational in execution.
Commanding Partnership: You are recognized as a trusted, seamless proxy for the CPO, highly capable of driving alignment and making high-velocity decisions on their behalf.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, or a related field

Planning and Resource Optimization: Lead the People organization through annual and quarterly business planning (QBRs), streamlining headcount allocation, and optimizing global resources.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding
$206,000 - $284,000 USD
Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington.

This listing is sourced directly from Okta's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.