Principal Operations Manager

📋 Description

• Partner with Senior R&D leaders to drive strategic headcount allocation and align with technical roadmaps.
• Manage headcount lifecycle end-to-end: detailing, design changes, and internal mobility tracking.
• Ensure Workday serves as the single source of truth with 100% data accuracy.
• Liaise between FP&A and Recruiting to synchronize targets with budget and hiring velocity.
• Lead change management strategies and communication plans on resource allocation and org shifts.
• Partner with HR on high-level restructures, ensuring data precision and confidentiality.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 8 years cross-functional PM, Finance, Ops, and HR experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) required.
• Proven track record managing multi-million budgets and large programs.
• Navigate complex org dynamics with discretion and influence VP/C-suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive audiences.
• Experience in fast-growth SaaS/Cloud computing; understands eng/product needs.
• Program mgmt, problem solving, detail-oriented, and fast-paced execution.

🎁 Benefits

• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Social impact programs and Okta for Good.
• Talent development and community at Okta.