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full-timePrincipal Product Manager- Identity Standards
Okta · Bellevue, Washington
Okta operates as a provider of identity and access management solutions, focusing on securing digital identities for both human users and AI agents. The Principal Product Manager for Identity Standards will lead initiatives to define and advance identity governance standards, particularly within the emerging ecosystem of AI agents and SaaS security. This role involves collaborating with internal product, engineering, and design teams, as well as external independent software vendors, to ensure that Okta and Auth0 products align with and influence industry-wide identity protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding technical standards through development processes, evangelizing best practices to partners, and translating complex abstract requirements into actionable product features. The position requires a candidate with significant experience in SaaS product management, deep familiarity with identity providers, and a proven track record of working with standards bodies. Successful candidates will be effective communicators capable of bridging the gap between high-level technical standards and practical, shippable product roadmaps. This is a hybrid role based in Bellevue, Washington, requiring regular office attendance and occasional travel to industry conferences.
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. The Ecosystem Team The Ecosystem team is a function within Product and Technology at Okta focused on expanding our breadth and depths of SaaS integrations, a C-level priority for the company. Our team was created to ensure SaaS ISVs (independent software vendors) have the knowledge, tools, and incentives to build and expand their integrations that support and/or extend our core product functionality. Okta’s ecosystem is a core differentiator, and developing a scalable and programmatic approach to standards-based ecosystem development will be a critical driver to our next stage of growth. The Principal Product Manager of Identity Standards opportunity Reporting to the SVP, ISV Ecosystem, this role will work in close partnership with Product, Engineering, Design, and Partnerships to build and expand our impact on industry standards across Okta, Auth0, and ISVs. This role will focus on the identity standards around the emerging Agentic ecosystem, leading the industry in identity governance standards across application and AI management. What you’ll be doing Contribute to standards in the identity space, specifically relating to AI Agents and SaaS Security. Provide a strong point of view how Okta should be leading identity governance standards vs. being reactive. Help guide Okta and Auth0’s proposed changes to Agent Identity and Federation and related extensions through the standards process. Work with ISVs to evangelize best practices when building on top of Okta and Auth0, increasing our integration breadth and depth. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to bridge product roadmaps and standards development across Identity Governance, Identity Threat Protection, and AI security products Partner with Developer Success and Product Marketing teams to develop collateral and drive adoption of new standards. What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for 5+ years of experience working with or on modern identity providers 4+ years of experience as a product manager in the SaaS space. 3+ years of experience working with identity standards bodies Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing; comfortable in business and technical discussions. Travel to identity and security conferences, especially in Asia Additional skills we value Experience in designing, reviewing, and documenting RESTful APIs Specific experience helping partners implement technical standards, particularly those involving provisioning and de-provisioning The ability to translate abstract standard requirements into concrete, shippable product features with clear value propositions for customers. **This person must attend in person orientation in the San Francisco office the first week of employment. **This person must go into the Bellevue office 2 days a week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MM P25605_3507536 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: $226,000 — $311,000 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
| Role | Principal Product Manager- Identity Standards |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | Bellevue, Washington |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 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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