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Product Acceleration Specialist

Okta

San Francisco, CaliforniaPosted todaySalary on employer site

About the role

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.As a Product Acceleration Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving Okta's success through the deployment and implementation of new products. You will collaborate with various stakeholders throughout Product and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to support customers' goals and strategies. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting professional with a strong hunger to learn and develop expertise in the Okta platform and the broader Identity industry. You will help drive the design, development, and optimization of our products to deliver unparalleled customer experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Customer Success, and GTM, to understand customer business outcomes and craft technical solutions to solve their challenges. Duties and responsibilities: Collaborate with various stakeholders throughout Product and GTM teams, contributing to progressive milestones to grow Okta and support customers' strategies. Communicate solutions effectively to customers and other teams, outlining how product capabilities and features drive value and differentiation. Understand customer business challenges and craft technical solutions to solve them. Strategize with the account team on compelling solution positioning for new Okta Products. Effectively collaborate with PM & PMM to provide field and customer input on new product offerings. Participate in cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to understand problems and find answers to tactical challenges. Conduct hands-on technical implementation, troubleshooting, and testing of products. Support a global, distributed team across multiple time zones by providing flexible working arrangements and regular communication. Advocate for product adoption and usage through content creation and community engagement. Qualifications: Highly motivated and self-driven professional with a background in cyber security and identity and access management, looking for a technical role with a focus on learning and delivering new product innovations to external customers. Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with multiple Okta products, with demonstrated proficiency in at least 2 core product areas. Background in identity and access management with foundational knowledge of Okta product offerings. Familiarity with identity federation and user management protocols such as SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM. Knowledge of enterprise web technologies and cloud architectures. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and frameworks (e.g., NIST). Experience working with RESTful APIs and orchestration tools. Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) are a plus. Familiarity with common access control models (e.g., RBAC, ABAC). Familiarity with governance frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR. Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) or Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a plus. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, including internal teams and external customers. Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong active listening skills with the ability to understand customer business goals, objectives, and priorities. Communicates effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate technical solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Professional Experience: 4+ years of technical experience delivering identity solutions to external customers (e.g., Professional Services/Sales Engineering/Support) 2+ years of software Sales or Pre-sales experience: selling identity solutions to large enterprise customers, developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth, building strong relationships with key decision-makers A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline is required. Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH, are a plus. Background in identity and access management, with expertise in various Okta product offerings #P21394_3573442The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $141,000—$193,600 USDBelow is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, 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: https://rewards.okta.com/us. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:$126,000—$172,700 USDThe Okta Experience Supporting Your Well-Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.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.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

What you’ll bring

  • Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI.
  • Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era.
  • This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes.
  • We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.This is an opportunity to do career-defining work.
  • We're all in on this mission.
  • If you are too, let's talk.As a Product Acceleration Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving Okta's success through the deployment and implementation of new products.
  • You will collaborate with various stakeholders throughout Product and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to support customers' goals and strategies.
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting professional with a strong hunger to learn and develop expertise in the Okta platform and the broader Identity industry.

Skills connected to this role

  • Python
  • AWS
  • Excel
  • Product management
  • Machine learning
  • AI
  • Customer success
  • Communication

Application source

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Original listing verified on Greenhouse · 6/10/2026