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Staff Product Marketing Manager, Security

Okta · Chicago, IL · Product Marketing-530

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a piece of executive-level content you created that helped sales win deals.

What they are checking: Whether their storytelling has driven real field results.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a deep technical topic quickly for a launch.

What they are checking: Whether they can dive deep technically, as the posting expects.

What would you do

How would you make the case that identity is the control plane for security in the AI era?

What they are checking: Whether they can build the executive story the posting calls the core charter.

How would you explain access management to a CISO in a way that shows its strategic value?

What they are checking: Whether they can lift identity from a sign-in utility to a security priority.

How would you position Okta against a competitor bundling identity into a broader security platform?

What they are checking: Whether they can differentiate a focused identity platform against bundled offerings.

How do you work with product management when they want to message every feature?

What they are checking: Whether they can focus messaging on what matters to buyers.

How do you support the field in large enterprise deals?

What they are checking: Whether they provide practical field execution support, not just content.

About the work

What do you know about threats like session hijacking and credential theft, and how do they shape your messaging?

What they are checking: Whether they have the technical credibility the posting asks for.

How would you build a message that works for both security and IT buyers?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that these buyers have different priorities and can address both.

How do you know if your messaging is working?

What they are checking: Whether they test messaging with win-loss data, field feedback and customer research.

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The full job description

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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. Staff Product Marketing Manager, Access Management and Security &nbsp; Identity is how organizations unlock AI safely. At Okta, we build the trusted, neutral infrastructure that lets every enterprise embrace this new era with confidence. This is career-defining work for builders and owners who move with urgency and execute with excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Marketing, you will be the product marketer for the secure-access layer that makes Okta indispensable to the largest enterprises in the world. Your charter is to elevate identity from a sign-in utility to the control plane for security in the AI era. You will do tis by pairing deep technical credibility with executive-grade storytelling across strategy, content, and field execution. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of technologist and business strategist—someone who can dive deep into technical architecture while crafting portfolio-level value propositions that resonate with both CISOs and practitioners. Beyond strategy and content, you must be a self-motivated, execution-oriented individual who stays focused on delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment. What you’ll be doing Strategic GTM for core and hybrid access Build and execute the go-to-market strategy for Okta's foundational access services — including secure access to hybrid and on-premises business-critical applications — positioning them as an essential pillar of Zero Trust and AI security. Define the market narrative, ideal customer profile, and competitive positioning that drive Global 2000 expansion, a top company priority. AI-forward product and content leadership • Collaborate to define and advance Okta's point of view on securing human, machine, and AI-agent identities, and publish thought leadership that shapes the category. • Use AI tooling across your own workflow, including&nbsp; research, competitive analysis, content generation, and field enablemen, to produce higher-quality assets in a fraction of the time. This is an expectation of the role, not a nice-to-have. &nbsp; Technical Evangelism that closes deals&nbsp; • Collaborate and drive, along with Technical Marketing, to build demos, reference architectures, and proof kits that stand up to practitioner scrutiny and shorten security evaluations. • &nbsp;Act as a spokesperson with CISOs, architects, and analysts, translating deep technical capability into strategic business outcomes.:&nbsp; Cross-functional revenue activation • Partner with Product, Sales, and Customer Success to launch offers • Equip the field with talk tracks and ROI models, and lead deal-acceleration plays on the largest, most strategic enterprise opportunities. &nbsp; What you’ll bring to the role • Domain Expertise: 8+ years of experience as a product marketer or product manager in cybersecurity or identity management (IAM, AD, or Entra ID). You know who the players are, where the gaps lie, and how to win. • Hands-on Technical Proficiency: A technologist at heart. You must have a track record of supporting technical evaluations, and you must be comfortable configuring and demoing the product to technical buyers. • Execution-Oriented Storytelling: Proven ability to take "under-the-hood" technology and turn it into an emotional and urgent business story. You know how to rise above the noise and create a sense of urgency. • Fluency in the security implications of AI, and a track record of using AI tooling to raise your own throughput. • Experience influencing cross-functional leaders and driving complex programs to deadline. &nbsp; Extra Credit if you have: • CS Degree or a strong technical background in systems architecture or engineering. • Deep experience with modern identity protocols and securing hybrid environments (Cloud and On-Premises). • Experience in the AI space, specifically regarding the security implications of LLMs and agentic workflows. &nbsp; #LI-Hybrid (P24306_3344542) The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $165,000 &mdash; $226,600 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 .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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: $147,000 &mdash; $202,400 USD Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://rewards.okta.com/can" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rewards.okta.com/can&source=gmail&ust=1705181614985000&usg=AOvVaw29oi6BOXve4rhySFpzzvao">https://rewards.okta.com/can . The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $128,000 &mdash; $176,000 CAD The Okta Experience • Supporting Your Well-Being &nbsp; • Driving Social Impact&nbsp; • 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&nbsp; 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&nbsp; click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

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