Okta
SaaS
Director,InternalCommunications
“Director, Internal Communications at Okta. Skills: Internal Communications Leadership, Shaping Company Narrative, Driving Employee Alignment and Inspiration, Executive Communications. Lead company-wide communications. Drive internal communications strategy and execution across major initiatives (annual priorities, platform evolution, AI transformation, operating model shifts)”
What You'll Achieve.
Inform, align, and inspire the global workforce; Shape the voice of senior leaders; Define the company’s internal narrative centered on how Okta secures AI; Ensure the narrative is consistently and authentically carried by leadership; Create a drumbeat that reinforces the narrative; Ensure internal communications reflects urgency, boldness, and ownership; Drive dialogue, connection, and understanding through modern, multi-channel strategies; Eliminate disconnects between internal and external messaging; Ensure employees are informed and prepared; Consistently reinforce a small number of critical messages across channels and leaders
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges with real-world stakes
In-person onboarding experience
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years in internal, corporate, and/or executive communications with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience, Proven experience interacting with C-suite leaders, Experience leading communications through large-scale transformation in complex, global organizations, Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, executive presence and ability to influence at the highest levels, Operational rigor across channels, content, and large-scale events, A modern approach to engagement, channels, and employee experience
Nice to Have
Experience in technology or SaaS environments preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead company-wide communications
Drive internal communications strategy and execution across major initiatives (annual priorities
operating model shifts)
Shape the narrative by translating Okta’s strategy into clear
repeatable cadence for communications
Oversee internal channels and ensure precision in audience targeting and reach
Lead Company All Hands and executive forums
multi-channel strategies that foster dialogue
Lead in critical moments by partnering with Corporate Communications on crisis
and high-stakes communications
Ensure internal-first alignment to eliminate disconnects between internal and external messaging
Ensure a small number of critical messages are consistently reinforced across channels and leaders
Lead and grow a high-performing communications team spanning internal content
Partner closely with various different business functions including People
and executive staff teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the People team to drive internal communications strategy and execution; Partner with Corporate Communications on crisis, issues, and high-stakes communications; Partner closely with various different business functions including People, GTM, Legal, Security, Product, and executive staff teams
Communication Scope
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills; Make the complex simple, clear, and memorable; Executive presence and ability to influence at the highest levels; Shaping the voice of our most senior leaders; Defining the internal narrative; Ensuring employees understand where we’re going, why it matters, and what it means for them; Turning complex strategy into clear, memorable, and actionable messaging; Ensuring internal communications reflects urgency, boldness, and ownership
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