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full-timeLearning & Development Program Manager
Okta · San Francisco, California
Okta is a company specializing in identity and access management infrastructure, focused on securing digital identities for both humans and AI. As a Learning & Development Program Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, delivery, and scaling of complex, company-wide learning initiatives. The role involves developing creative learning experiences across in-person, virtual, and self-paced formats, while leveraging AI tools to prototype and personalize content. You will act as a program owner, managing operational components, stakeholder alignment, and change-management strategies to ensure high participant engagement. Beyond content creation, you will establish metrics to track skill progression and business impact, reporting these outcomes to senior leadership. This position requires a proactive professional who can navigate ambiguity and manage large-scale projects with autonomy. The role is ideal for an experienced L&D practitioner or program manager with a strong background in instructional design, data-driven decision-making, and learning technology stacks. Candidates must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with a requirement to be in the San Francisco office two days per week.
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity 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. Owns multiple large scale and/or company wide programs and initiatives. Responsible for bringing new programs to life based on current and future business needs and goals. Works with autonomy, knows when to involve others for support. Is proactive about planning and communicating program initiatives and updates. This role is hybrid and requires working out of our San Francisco office two days a week. Program Design Own and scale complex, ambiguous, and high visibility learning programs, end-to-end Design and develop engaging, creative, and impactful in-person, blended, and virtual, and self-paced learning experiences Drive collaboration with stakeholders to align global learning and development principles for a smooth and effective learner experience Launch, maintain, and scale learning experiences that promote the company’s learning brand and participant engagement Use available information to inform learning initiatives, including: internal research, external research, and partnership with stakeholders Use AI tools to design, prototype, personalize, and scale learning content faster than traditional methods allow Program Delivery Plan, run, and communicate all operational components of your programs, with documentation and governance built in Develop and execute program marketing and change-management plans that build participation Take lead to ensure all components of a curriculum are complete, deployed, and managed appropriately Schedule and facilitate learning sessions in various modalities and for various cohort sizes and structures Develop and execute program marketing plans Program Maintenance & Analytics Establish key program metrics, milestones, and goals before launch, including adoption, skill progression, behavior change, and business impact Own program and project reporting, administration, resource/budget management, stakeholder management, planning, and communications Keep program plans, status, and health visible to stakeholders Analyze program data to find opportunities, report results to senior leadership, and make clear recommendations on where to invest next Evaluate and improve the learning tech stack, including our LMS, authoring tools, and AI-enabled tools Set standards for program management and share best practices across the team P24904_3378609 The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $141,000 — $194,000 USD Below 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 — $173,000 USD The 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 othe
| Role | Learning & Development Program Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-20 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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