San Francisco, CA28 days ago
What you'll do Internal Communications Leadership Lead company-wide communications: Partner with the People team to drive internal communications strategy and execution across major initiatives, including annual priorities, platform evolution, AI transformation, and operating model shifts Shape the narrative: Translate Okta's strategy into clear, compelling messaging employees understand and remember Create the drumbeat: Build a consistent, repeatable cadence that moves beyond one-off announcements Own channels & content: Oversee internal channels (Slack, intranet, email) and ensure precision in audience targeting and reach Deliver moments that matter: Lead Company All Hands and executive forums-from narrative through production and delivery Drive engagement: Design modern, multi-channel strategies that foster dialogue, connection, and understanding Critical Moments & Enterprise Alignment Lead in critical moments: Partner with Corporate Communications on crisis, issues, and high-stakes communications Ensure internal-first alignment: Eliminate disconnects between internal and external messaging so employees are informed and prepared Drive clarity at scale: Ensure a small number of critical messages are consistently reinforced across channels and leaders. What you bring 15+ years in internal, corporate, and/or executive communications with a Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience Proven experience interacting with C-suite leaders Experience leading communications through large-scale transformation in complex, global organizations Exceptional storytelling and writing skills-you make the complex simple, clear, and memorable Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the highest levels Operational rigor across channels, content, and large-scale events A modern approach to engagement, channels, and employee experience Experience in technology or SaaS environments preferred Why Okta This is a pivotal moment-and a rare opportunity to shape not just what a company says, but how its leaders show up.