Staff Product Marketing Manager, Security

Staff Product Marketing Manager, Access Management and Security Identity is how organizations unlock AI safely. At Okta, we build the trusted, neutral infrastructure that lets every enterprise embrace this new era with confidence. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Marketing, you will be the product marketer for the secure‑access layer that makes Okta indispensable to the largest enterprises in the world. Your charter is to elevate identity from a sign‑in utility to the control plane for security in the AI era. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of technologist and business strategist—someone who can dive deep into technical architecture while crafting portfolio‑level value propositions that resonate with both CISOs and practitioners. Beyond strategy and content, you must be a self‑motivated, execution‑oriented individual who stays focused on delivering outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. What you’ll be doing Strategic GTM for core and hybrid access Build and execute the go‑to‑market strategy for Okta's foundational access services—including secure access to hybrid and on‑premises business‑critical applications—and position them as an essential pillar of Zero Trust and AI security. Define the market narrative, ideal customer profile, and competitive positioning that drive Global2000 expansion, a top company priority. AI‑forward product and content leadership Collaborate to define and advance Okta's point of view on securing human, machine, and AI‑agent identities, and publish thought leadership that shapes the category. Use AI tooling across your own workflow—including research, competitive analysis, content generation, and field enablement—to produce higher‑quality assets in a fraction of the time. This is an expectation of the role, not a nice‑to‑have. Technical Evangelism that closes deals Collaborate with Technical Marketing to build demos, reference architectures, and proof kits that stand up to practitioner scrutiny and shorten security evaluations. Act as a spokesperson with CISOs, architects, and analysts, translating deep technical capability into strategic business outcomes. Cross‑functional revenue activation Partner with Product, Sales, and Customer Success to launch offers. Equip the field with talk tracks and ROI models, and lead deal‑acceleration plays on the largest, most strategic enterprise opportunities. What you’ll bring to the role Domain expertise: 8+ years of experience as a product marketer or product manager in cybersecurity or identity management (IAM, AD, or EntraID). You know who the players are, where the gaps lie, and how to win. Hands‑on technical proficiency: A technologist at heart. You must have a track record of supporting technical evaluations and be comfortable configuring and demoing the product to technical buyers. Execution‑oriented storytelling: Proven ability to take “under‑the‑hood” technology and turn it into an emotional and urgent business story. Fluency in the security implications of AI, and a track record of using AI tooling to raise your own throughput. Experience influencing cross‑functional leaders and driving complex programs to deadline. Extra Credit if you have CS Degree or a strong technical background in systems architecture or engineering. Deep experience with modern identity protocols and securing hybrid environments (Cloud and On‑Premises). Experience in the AI space, specifically regarding the security implications of LLMs and agentic workflows. (P24306_3344542) Salary and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the SanFrancisco Bay area is $165,000USD–$226,600USD. For candidates located in California (excluding SanFrancisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, NewYork and Washington, the range is $147,000USD–$202,400USD. For candidates located in Canada, the range is $128,000CAD–$176,000CAD. In addition to base salary, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: . The Okta Experience Supporting Your Well‑Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community Equal Opportunity Employer Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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