Project Manager- Okta

Project Manager – Okta IAM & IGA Implementation

Contract Role

Hybrid/Dallas, TX

Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with deep expertise in Okta Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) implementations.

This role will lead enterprise identity transformation initiatives, including the rollout, integration, and operationalization of Okta solutions across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and retail environments.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing large-scale Okta deployments, driving cross-functional projects, and partnering with business and technical stakeholders to deliver secure identity solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for Okta IAM and IGA implementations and enhancements.
• Manage enterprise Okta rollout initiatives including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and Identity Governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, HR, Application Owners, and third-party vendors.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and status reporting.
• Drive Okta onboarding and integration efforts for SaaS applications, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure successful migration and rollout of Okta authentication and identity governance capabilities.
• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, communication, and training activities.
• Track and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies related to identity and access management initiatives.
• Support governance, compliance, and audit requirements related to identity security.
• Provide executive-level reporting and stakeholder communications throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading enterprise IAM or cybersecurity projects.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing Okta implementation and rollout projects.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Okta solutions including SSO, MFA, Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, and Identity Governance.
• Proven experience leading Okta rollout initiatives across large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing integrations between Okta and enterprise applications including SaaS, cloud, VPN, and on-premises platforms.
• Strong understanding of IAM, IGA, SSO, MFA, RBAC, JML processes, and Zero Trust concepts.
• Experience working with identity governance, access reviews, provisioning, and deprovisioning workflows.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent communication, organizational, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Okta Identity Governance (OIG), Okta Workflows, and advanced automation capabilities.
• Experience integrating Okta with Active Directory, Azure AD, Workday, ServiceNow, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST.
• Strong leadership and project execution skills.
• Ability to manage complex enterprise identity transformation initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work across business and technical teams.
• Self-driven with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

Certifications:

• Project Management certification such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications preferred.
• Okta certifications such as Okta Certified Professional, Administrator, or Consultant preferred.