Senior Salesforce Product Analyst - CPQ

<p><strong>Get to know Okta</strong></p> <p><br/>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. <br/><br/>At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. <br/><br/>Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p><strong>Get to know Okta</strong></p> <p>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. </p> <p>At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box, we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. </p> <p>Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p> <p><strong>The Business Technology Team</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a Salesforce Product Analyst with a product management mindset to join our growing Business Technology Operational Excellence team within the Enterprise Product organization. Business Technology supports all of Okta’s go-to-market technologies, with the Operational Excellence team focusing on ensuring business continuity.  </p> <p><strong>The Salesforce Product Analyst Opportunity</strong></p> <p>In this role, you will primarily support our Sales organization, with a specific focus on Salesforce’s CPQ.  You will be responsible for the stability, reliability, and availability of Business Technology, and provide timely and effective support to end-users. You will collaborate with other BT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to optimize application performance, implement enhancements, and resolve incidents.</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Requirements Gathering and Analysis:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and challenges, translating them into detailed and actionable user stories</li> <li>Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Salesforce Configuration and Customization:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Leverage your expertise in Salesforce configuration and customization to implement solutions that align with business needs</li> <li>Collaborate with developers and administrators to design and implement enhancements and customizations</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>User Support and Training:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Provide ongoing support to end-users, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a positive user experience</li> <li>Develop and deliver user training sessions to promote effective and efficient use of Salesforce features</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Data Management and Reporting:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Ensure the integrity and accuracy of Salesforce data through effective data management practices</li> <li>Create and maintain reports and dashboards to provide insights into key performance metrics and support decision-making</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>System Integrations:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement integrations between Salesforce and other systems within the organization</li> <li>Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between Salesforce and external applications</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Quality Assurance and Testing:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and performance of Salesforce solutions</li> <li>Collaborate with QA teams to address and resolve any issues identified during testing</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Security and Compliance:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Ensure that Salesforce solutions adhere to organizational security policies and industry regulations</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Documentation:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li>Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive documentation of Salesforce configurations, customizations, and processes</li> <li>Ensure that technical and user documentation is accessible and easily understandable</li> </ul> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>4+ years experience as a technical business analyst/implementation consultant/solutions architect supporting Salesforce and associated applica