Global Programs Manager, Events

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Global Programs Marketing Manager will be responsible for defining, innovating, and driving the strategic direction for our most impactful marketing events programs. This role owns the strategy and execution of our global Roadshow events and the long-term vision and evolution of our Events in a Box (EIAB) program . You will work cross-functionally to ensure our programs are not only executed flawlessly but are also innovative, scalable, and fully aligned with global business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Global Roadshow Strategy & Innovation : Own the end-to-end strategy for our global roadshow portfolio (Oktane on the Road, Identity Summits and hands-on labs); including ideation, promotion, content, experience, and follow-up. You'll partner closely with regional marketing managers to execute these events and use their feedback to continuously innovate the program.
• Events in a Box (EIAB) Strategy : Drive the strategy and evolution of our pre-packaged, field event programs. Your role is to build a long-term vision to make it a truly self-service solution for field marketers, leveraging AI and automation-driven innovations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serve as a key liaison and strategic partner to global campaigns, field marketing, digital, product marketing, and sales teams to align on program goals and execution.
• Integrated Marketing Leadership : Work with the Strategic Events team to integrate our global campaigns and programs into our premier Tier 1 events (e.g., Gartner Symposium, AWS Re : Invent, Oktane). You will own the internal communication, help ensure global campaign messaging is used consistently, and find opportunities to integrate these events across global and regional marketing efforts.
• Performance Analysis : Utilize a data-driven approach to measure and analyze program performance, identifying key insights and opportunities for continuous optimization.

Technology Skills

Qualifications Preferred

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

J-18808-Ljbffr