Staff Product Marketing Launch Operations Manager

In this position, you’ll take our most strategic product releases through the go-to-market (GTM) lifecycle at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world—from ideation to adoption. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional in the GTM launch process for newly developed products, features, and solutions. You thrive on implementing new processes and leading cross-functional teams towards a common goal with data-driven insights. You naturally pivot between strategic objectives and project tactics with clear communication to achieve alignment.  The ideal candidate has a track record of excellence in launch and post-launch execution, elevating their teams, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. 

• Be the connector between multiple teams and drive alignment on key decisions to deliver results
• Identify, develop, and implement operational enhancements for efficiency and provide thought leadership and innovation in the launch process
• Collect meaningful key metrics to guide the launch and communicate results frequently with senior leadership
• Work closely with data and analytics teams to track and communicate product performance
• Leverage go-to-market and product knowledge to help anticipate risk and provide mitigation and escalation paths
• Assist in the development, project management, and organization of standard operating procedures within the Product Marketing team

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program & project management, leading product launches, and/or product marketing. General understanding of or experience with the go-to-market and product development lifecycle, including product launch.  
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to clearly communicate with senior management, program stakeholders, and business unit leaders on launch activities and potential risks
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team skills to lead staff, colleagues, and cross-functional teams 
• Ability to galvanize and align large and cross-functional teams to meet goals
• Experience in knowing when to probe deeper to identify risk and align teams to develop mitigation plan
• Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to create, execute, and adjust plans as needed
• Experience working with go-to-market teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

• 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.

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