Okta

Support Enablement Manager

Okta$114K — $157K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Support Engineer or similar role
  • 5+ years of experience in enablement within the software industry
  • Technical proficiency, including Okta certification is preferred
  • Experience in support operations and program management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and communicate Support organization's needs and technical readiness
  • Suggest and execute innovative ideas based on Support Engineer insights
  • Ensure stakeholder alignment regarding enablement initiatives
  • Equip customer support teams with essential product knowledge and skills
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to assess program impact
  • Collaborate with enablement staff to design and deliver training programs
  • Engage with Support Engineers to validate program effectiveness

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid leave including PTO and parental leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and community engagement
  • Flexible work arrangements with occasional travel required
Full Job Description
Position Description:

We are looking for a self-motivated Support Enablement Manager to join Okta's Customer First Enablement team. In this role, you will become the enablement advocate for our Support organization. The Enablement Manager will interact and collaborate across cross-functional teams including other enablement managers, product teams, and content development. This role will participate in other day-to-day Customer First Enablement activities including prioritization of enablement programs and solutioning field requests from our Support internal customer. As an Enablement Manager you will be responsible for identifying, creating and delivering enablement and training programs and optimization to our Support organization from onboarding and cross-skilling to everboarding.

Responsibilities:
  • Successfully identify and communicate Support organizational perspective and technical and role readiness.
  • Understand the day-to-day of a Support Engineer to suggest and execute new and innovative ideas/programs to your leadership team and primary stakeholder - Support leadership.
  • Communicate effectively and often to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and view the Support enablement program as a force multiplier.
  • Equip Okta customer support teams with the necessary product knowledge, skills, and processes to effectively troubleshoot and resolve customer issues.
  • Take a data-driven and analytical approach to deciding on future initiatives, as well as performance management to quantify the impact of existing programs.
  • Partner with other enablement staff in designing, creating and delivering enablement programs.
  • Continuously engage with Support Engineers to validate and collaborate on requirements and program results.
  • Proactively seeks input and content from support teams to aid in the curation of enablement programs.
  • Identify and communicate potential efficiencies and enhancements.
  • Lead discovery sessions with business leaders to build and refine requirements.

Requirements:
  • The single most important characteristic we are looking for is showing initiative. Be prepared to share previous examples or articulate suggestions for what you might bring to this role.
  • Charismatic, great presence, deep empathy, and sharp on the product.
  • Ability to understand, work with and present to a technical audience.
  • Ability to deliver results in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment.
  • Deep understanding of support and enablement strategies.
  • Demonstrable communication skills, specifically presentation skills and strong executive presence.

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • 5+ years of Support Engineer experience or similar role in a Support organization.
  • 5+ years of enablement experience in the software industry.
  • Technical proficiency provides added credibility such as holding a current Okta certification.
  • Support operations and program management experience.
  • Industry and product knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong problem solving, priority setting, facilitation, multi-tasking, analytical, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task optimally and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with general direction and guidance
  • Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building positive relationships across multiple teams and time zones
  • Occasional domestic travel required.

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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:

$114,000-$157,300 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: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:

$110,700-$150,700 CAD

The Okta Experience
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  • 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.

About Okta

Okta is a leading provider of identity and access management solutions for enterprises. The company's cloud-based platform enables organizations to securely connect people and technology, providing secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, at any time. Okta's solutions are used by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Okta is committed to providing innovative solutions that help organizations stay secure and productive in today's digital world.
Learn more about Okta
Size
5,342 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$266.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+51.9%
Revenue
$835.4 million
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