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contractManager, Product Design - Okta Research & Development
Okta · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Okta is a company in the identity and access management space, focused on providing secure infrastructure for workforce and human identity. As a Product Design Manager within the Research and Development division, you will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and scaling a team of designers tasked with creating intuitive user experiences for complex identity workflows. Your day-to-day work will involve collaborating closely with engineering and product management to define UX strategy, establishing design processes, and ensuring high-quality output across the platform. You will navigate ambiguous problem spaces, translating customer needs into scalable design solutions that serve a diverse range of users, from employees to machine identities. This role is well-suited for an experienced design leader who excels at coaching teams, driving design maturity, and influencing product roadmaps. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in UX strategy and execution, a passion for fostering design excellence, and the ability to align complex technical requirements with user-centric design principles in a fast-paced, global environment.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role Okta is seeking a Product Design Manager to lead and grow a high‑performing design team within the Workforce Identity Cloud. The role involves shaping UX strategy, driving design excellence, and collaborating with product and engineering to deliver secure, trusted user experiences. Responsibilities Lead, grow, and motivate a high‑performing design team. Establish and maintain a climate that fosters design excellence and collaboration. Increase Okta’s UX maturity by shaping team‑wide practices, processes, and career development. Ensure design quality and consistency through review and feedback of UX deliverables. Influence product roadmap by understanding business strategy and identifying strategic UX opportunities. Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) to drive UX strategy and cross‑product initiatives. Requirements Ability to navigate ambiguity and envision complex UX ecosystems. Clear vision for future user experience and courage to lead forward‑thinking design. Advocacy for design and experience quality across teams. Experience translating user and customer needs into valuable experiences. Passion for upholding UX principles and delivering cohesive designs. Strong coaching and mentorship skills to develop diverse teams.
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Required skills
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| Role | Manager, Product Design - Okta Research & Development |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-23 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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