Okta secures AI by building trusted, neutral identity infrastructure
Role sits within Okta's R&D (ORD) organization, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations and Chief of Staff to the President of Okta R&D
Responsibilities
Own the budget and workforce strategy components of the R&D Operating Plan across ORD and Auth0
Direct R&D budget governance for a 2,000+ person organization — program spend oversight, variance reporting, fiscal discipline, executive-level budget reviews
Own and evolve the P&L framework for R&D lines of business
Model, govern and optimize AI token spend across the P&T organization
Lead engineering cost modeling and partner with FP&A and Deal Desk on margin analysis
Own financial compliance for R&D, including Capitalized Software entries and R&D tax credit capture
Build and own the P&T expense data platform on Snowflake
Set fiscal year workforce strategy in partnership with Recruiting leadership
Own the contingent workforce program and vendor operations for R&D
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to develop fiscal year goals and OKRs
Build, mentor and develop the operations team, including hiring Director-level leaders
Requirements
12+ years of work experience, including 6+ years leading business operations, R&D/engineering operations, or FP&A functions within a technology company
Demonstrated ownership of an engineering or R&D budget at scale
Proven ownership of workforce planning and headcount governance
Experience managing a vendor portfolio, including contract negotiation, SLA management, and capacity planning
Hands-on experience with Capitalized Software accounting and R&D tax credit programs in the US and/or Canada
Strong understanding of B2B SaaS business models and engineering cost structures
Track record of building and developing high-performing operations teams
Demonstrated use of AI in finance and operations work
Familiarity with Snowflake is a plus
Conditions
Hub-based role in San Francisco, Seattle or Chicago; must live within commutable distance