Engineering Manager, Go-to-market Technology - Salesforces Job in Okta

Engineering Manager, Go-To-Market Technology Salesforce

Location: Bengaluru

Department: Business Technology

Experience: 5+ Years in People & Project Leadership

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Okta

Okta is The World s Identity Company. We empower everyone to securely use any technology, on any device or app, anywhere. With our flexible, neutral platforms Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform we place identity at the core of business growth and security.

We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and learning mindsets. You don t need to tick every box we re looking for team players who make us better with their unique insights.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team within our Go-To-Market (GTM) Technology group. This team builds enterprise-grade technology solutions that support Okta s sales, CPQ, and customer support systems powering growth, operational excellence, and internal engineering velocity.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll mentor top talent, guide delivery across Salesforce and other SaaS/PaaS platforms, and collaborate cross-functionally to align technology with business priorities. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how technology drives Okta s internal transformation.

Key Responsibilities

People & Team Leadership

• Hire, mentor, and retain exceptional engineering and product talent.
• Cultivate a high-performance, feedback-rich, and growth-oriented culture.
• Manage a team of analysts and engineers delivering GTM technology solutions.

Domain & Project Ownership

• Provide guidance and decision-making grounded in GTM domain knowledge (Sales, CPQ, Customer Support).
• Lead medium-to-large projects from concept to delivery, meeting timeline, scope, budget, and quality goals.
• Drive strategic prioritization of innovation vs. KTLO (Keep The Lights On) activities.

Agile & Execution Excellence

• Champion Agile best practices, backlog health, sprint planning, and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Delivery Leads for sprint execution and release planning.
• Act as a hands-on Delivery Lead on critical projects when needed.

Business Alignment & Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with business partners to align technology delivery with evolving business needs.
• Present project status, risks, and solutions to leadership with clarity and transparency.
• Constantly evaluate and improve operational processes and tooling for scalability.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5+ years managing software engineering or cross-functional technology teams.
• Proven leadership in GTM domains: Sales, CPQ, and Customer Support.
• Strong experience with enterprise SaaS/PaaS platforms like Salesforce, Workday, NetSuite, Anaplan, Xactly, or Boomi.
• Deep understanding of business value streams: Campaign-to-Opportunity, Opportunity-to-Order, Order-to-Cash, etc.
• Track record of success leading Agile software delivery teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong coaching and mentorship experience to develop talent at all levels.

Leadership at Okta

At Okta, we define leadership by action, not title. We live by 5 core leadership competencies:

• Build Effective Teams: Leverage diverse talent to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Embrace feedback and personal growth.
• Develop Talent: Grow individuals for both their careers and the business.
• Drive Results: Deliver consistent, impactful outcomes.
• Think Strategically: Anticipate trends and craft visionary strategies.

Why Join Okta?

• Make an Impact: Shape the future of enterprise identity and GTM operations.
• Lead with Purpose: Build high-impact teams and technology that scale globally.
• Grow with Us: Continuous learning, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a company that values authenticity, innovation, and collaboration.

Ready to build and lead with purpose?

Join Okta and help redefine how identity powers the modern enterprise.