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.

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Director of Corporate Messaging will lead the strategic pillars that shape Okta's market perception, create unified messaging and positioning, amplify our competitive positioning, and accelerate growth through thought leadership and actionable content. This leader will own the strategy and execution across Corporate Messaging Positioning, Content Strategy, and Analyst Relations—ensuring cohesive brand narrative and market influence that resonates with customers, analysts, partners, and the broader industry. Operating at the intersection of brand strategy and market influence, this leader will craft the messaging and stories that define how Okta is perceived in the market, build deep relationships with key industry influencers and partners, and create content that drives demand, credibility, and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Team Development Build, scale, and lead a world-class global team in a high-growth SaaS environment Foster a culture of creativity, rigor, and cross-functional collaboration; lead through vision, strategic clarity, and accountability Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to Marketing, Sales, and Product leaders Corporate Messaging Positioning Own the development of innovative, differentiated messaging and value propositions across product lines and corporate strategy Develop, test, and evangelize Okta's messaging and positioning, ensuring it's clear, differentiated, and aligned across every touchpoint Define and evolve Okta's corporate narrative, key messaging frameworks, and competitive positioning across all audiences and channels Partner with Product, Sales, and executive leadership to translate strategic vision and product innovation into compelling market narratives Content Strategy Production Own the strategy and oversight of high-impact content across multiple formats, channels, and audience segments (executives, practitioners, partners, analysts) Build scalable content frameworks—including editorial calendars, production processes, and quality standards—that fuel demand generation and thought leadership Lead the development of strategic content assets (whitepapers, case studies, research reports, executive briefings) that drive pipeline and brand credibility Experiment with emerging tools, technologies, and AI platforms to drive innovation and efficiency within the team's output External Influence Market Presence Represent Okta with industry analysts; shape their understanding of our strategy and differentiation Conduct regular customer engagement activities that inform product positioning, messaging evolution Leverage customer insights to build powerful case studies, testimonials, and reference programs Own the keynote and content strategy for Okta's major global events and conferences, ensuring compelling narrative and thought leadership positioning Experience

Qualifications

10+ years in senior marketing leadership roles in enterprise SaaS or cloud technology, with significant experience in corporate messaging, content strategy, and analyst relations Proven success building and scaling teams in high-growth, complex environments while maintaining high standards across deliverables and demonstrating strong commitment to content quality and craft Deep expertise in corporate positioning, content strategy, and analyst relations programs that drive market influence and business outcomes, with strong understanding

Senior Director of Corporate Messaging