Okta is looking for a Principal Product Analyst to serve as the Workday Delivery Lead for its People Technology portfolio. The successful candidate will lead complex, multi-system initiatives spanning Core HCM, Benefits, Rewards, and Compensation.

The Enterprise Technology team builds and delivers the secure, scalable systems that power how Okta's business runs. The People Technology Team oversees the full Hire-to-Retire technical ecosystem, including core applications like Workday, Greenhouse, and Cornerstone.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Director of People Technology, this Principal Product Analyst role serves as the Workday Delivery Lead for Okta's People Technology portfolio, focused on the Experience & Rewards pod. In this broad role, you will lead complex, multi-system initiatives spanning Core HCM, Benefits, Rewards, and Compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Technically scope and lead the delivery of multi-quarter, high-visibility, executive-sponsored projects across Experience & Rewards system and processes.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary conduit between business partners and technical delivery teams, owning and writing detailed functional requirements, business processes, and use cases.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the functional specialist and delivery lead for the Experience & Rewards pod, specializing in Core HCM, compensation, rewards, and benefits technology integrations and workflows.
• Backlog & Execution Management: Drive delivery against a prioritized backlog for aligned stakeholder groups, ensuring successful project execution from start to finish.
• Agile & Scrum Execution: Operate actively in a Scrum framework,breaking down complex epics and business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable technical tasks.
• Impediment Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve project-level risks and requirement trade-offs with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Mentorship & Influence: Guide project teams through uncertainty, facilitate scoping workshops, and provide mentorship to junior colleagues.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience on the Workday platform in a delivery role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, with deep functional knowledge of Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Performance/Rewards modules.
• Proven track record as a Delivery Lead managing complex, multi-system initiatives.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, manage conflicting perspectives, and reach consensus.
• Strategic thinking to anticipate future business needs and propose proactive improvements.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)