Sr. IT Project Manager (IAM)

Technical Project Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Overview

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives across enterprise IT and cybersecurity environments. This role serves as a critical bridge between business stakeholders, security teams, and engineering, ensuring structured, predictable project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

The TPM will drive IAM-related programs including identity governance, access management, and platform integrations, with a strong emphasis on waterfall-based delivery methodologies supported by disciplined planning, documentation, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IAM-focused projects, including identity governance implementations, access management initiatives, and platform integrations
• Manage deployments and enhancements of IAM solutions such as Okta and SailPoint (preferred) across enterprise systems
• Drive structured, waterfall-based project delivery , ensuring clear upfront scope definition, timelines, and milestone tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, infrastructure, application teams, and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables
• Translate business and security requirements into detailed technical project plans and execution strategies
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to delivery timelines
• Oversee identity lifecycle initiatives including user provisioning, de-provisioning, access controls, and governance processes
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, status reporting, and executive-level dashboards
• Ensure alignment with security and compliance frameworks, supporting audit readiness and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in IAM project delivery processes, governance standards, and operational efficiency
• Accountable for successful delivery of projects aligned to defined business and security KPIs

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management with a strong focus on technical and security-related initiatives
• Proven experience delivering IAM or cybersecurity projects in enterprise environments
• Hands-on or functional knowledge of IAM tools such as Okta, SailPoint, or similar identity platforms
• Strong experience with waterfall or predictive project management methodologies (Agile exposure a plus but not primary)
• Solid understanding of IAM concepts including:
  • Identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver)
  • Access provisioning and de-provisioning
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience working with infrastructure and cloud platforms ( Azure preferred ) in support of IAM integrations
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading SailPoint (IGA) or Okta (Access Management/SSO) implementations or enhancements
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• Experience working within regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.)
• Background in cybersecurity, IT governance, or audit/compliance programs

Key Competencies

• Structured and disciplined project execution (waterfall-focused)
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business-friendly outcomes
• Risk identification and mitigation mindset
• Continuous improvement and process optimization