Chief of Staff to the CPO

okta· 59 open roles

San Francisco, CA On-siteFull-time3 days ago

Salary

$206,000 - $284,000

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

3 days ago

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About This Role

The Chief of Staff to the CPO is a highly visible, strategic, and operational leadership role that serves as the critical 'glue' across Okta's Global People & Places organization. The role requires a rare dual capability: deeply strategic with a commanding executive presence, yet relentlessly operational in execution.

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

1
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.
2
Cultivate deep, authentic relationships across the People Leadership Team (PLT) to ensure all separate programs align and fit together seamlessly.
3
Evaluate operational requests and initiatives with critical rigor, acting as a gatekeeper to ensure the team does not waste organizational energy over-engineering or operationalizing the wrong processes.
4
Lead high-stakes, cross-group special projects from concept to completion, ensuring precise work-back schedules, clear ownership, and definitive output.
5
Manage and synchronize all global People & Places program timelines, including product launch dates, program releases, and policy effective dates.

RequirementsAI-extracted

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, or a related field.
Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted

Annual base salary range between $206,000 - $284,000 USD (San Francisco Bay area), $184,000 - $253,000 USD (California, excluding San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington).

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).

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Typically: health, dental and vision insurance

Typically: paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)