Senior Learning & Development Program Manager
Posted by employer 7 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Learning & Development Program Manager at Okta, the individual will lead the transformation of the Toronto site’s talent and development ecosystem by integrating AI-driven solutions into learning processes. This position requires expertise in instructional design and a strong background in leadership development, with a focus on measurable outcomes and behavior change. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in program management and a knack for navigating complex organizational dynamics. The role is pivotal in aligning local learning initiatives with global strategies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 16, 2026. Last confirmed on Okta's careers page October 23, 2026.
- Starts above 9% of 23 comparable senior management roles in Canada we track (median $98,188 across 16 companies).
- AI/ML appears in 13.9% of 36 comparable senior management roles in Canada.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Learning & Development Program Manager role remote?
- It's hybrid — Okta expects some on-site time in San Francisco, California.
- What's the salary range?
- Okta lists CAD 104,000–CAD 143,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Learning & Development Program Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- Okta is hiring for this position in San Francisco, California.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Talent Management, learning and development.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Okta targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Learning & Development Program Manager role at Okta.
From the original posting
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Owns multiple large scale and/or company wide programs and initiatives. Responsible for bringing new programs to life based on current and future business needs and goals. Works with autonomy, knows when to involve others for support. Is proactive about planning and communicating program initiatives and updates.
This role is hybrid and requires working out of our San Francisco office two days a week.
Program Design
- Own and scale complex, ambiguous, and high visibility learning programs, end-to-end
- Design and develop engaging, creative, and impactful in-person, blended, and virtual, and self-paced learning experiences
- Drive collaboration with stakeholders to align global learning and development principles for a smooth and effective learner experience
- Launch, maintain, and scale learning experiences that promote the company’s learning brand and participant engagement
- Use available information to inform learning initiatives, including: internal research, external research, and partnership with stakeholders
- Use AI tools to design, prototype, personalize, and scale learning content faster than traditional methods allow
Program Delivery
- Plan, run, and communicate all operational components of your programs, with documentation and governance built in
- Develop and execute program marketing and change-management plans that build participation
- Take lead to ensure all components of a curriculum are complete, deployed, and managed appropriately
- Schedule and facilitate learning sessions in various modalities and for various cohort sizes and structures
- Develop and execute program marketing plans
Program Maintenance & Analytics
- Establish key program metrics, milestones, and goals before launch, including adoption, skill progression, behavior change, and business impact
- Own program and project reporting, administration, resource/budget management, stakeholder management, planning, and communications
- Keep program plans, status, and health visible to stakeholders
- Analyze program data to find opportunities, report results to senior leadership, and make clear recommendations on where to invest next
- Evaluate and improve the learning tech stack, including our LMS, authoring tools, and AI-enabled tools
- Set standards for program management and share best practices across the team
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The Okta Experience
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