Senior Director of Paid Media

This Senior Director of Paid Media job is with Okta in Illinois. This is full-time work at Okta's location. The salary range published with the job is $269,000 to $369,000 a year.

Here is the role as Okta describes it.

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Senior Director of Paid Media

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary, results-driven Senior Director of Paid Media to lead our Global Paid Media and Performance Marketing organization within Okta’s fast-paced marketing ecosystem. This leader will define how we use paid investment across the full buyer journey-from audience development and demand capture through pipeline creation and progression-while building the operating model, measurement capabilities, and team required to scale globally.

The ideal leader operates at the intersection of technology, data science, and creative storytelling. You are AI-first, commercially minded, and possess the technical depth to navigate dual go-to-market motions (high-touch enterprise ABM and high-velocity developer/product-led growth). As a trusted cross-functional partner, you possess the executive gravitas to align digital investments with corporate financial targets while maintaining the analytical rigor to interrogate unit economics alongside data science teams.

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The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $269,000 to $369,000 USD

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 annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $240,000 to $330,000 USD

Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, 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/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $212,000 to $291,000 CAD

The Okta Experience

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Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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Common questions

How much does this Senior Director of Paid Media job pay?

Okta advertises $269,000 to $369,000 a year for this role.

Is this a remote, hybrid or office job?

No, it is an on-site job in Illinois.

What does Okta look for in candidates?

The posting mentions 12 to 15 years of relevant experience and skills such as Machine Learning, Tableau, Looker and Salesforce. Read the full description above for the complete list.

Where do I send my application to Okta?

Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Okta's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

Is this job still open?

Okta published the role on September 16, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

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