IT Project Manager (Identity & Access Management)

Job Description

Job Description

IT Project Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Tempe, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite weekly)
Duration: 12-Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise technology initiatives. This individual will lead complex, cross-functional projects and serve as the central point of coordination across technical, security, business, and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, and experienced in navigating dependencies across large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires strong communication, risk management, and stakeholder management skills, along with experience working in Agile and hybrid project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent IT and IAM projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, cybersecurity, business stakeholders, compliance, and third-party partners.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively driving resolution of project issues.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, status reviews, and stakeholder discussions.
• Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and key updates to leadership through clear reports and presentations.
• Ensure project documentation, requirements, testing plans, and implementation records remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitor project performance and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience within IT environments.
• 2+ years of experience supporting Identity & Access Management (IAM) or cybersecurity-related initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple teams, workstreams, and interdependencies.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, including user provisioning, authentication, single sign-on (SSO), role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Experience with project risk identification, mitigation, and issue management.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, as well as traditional project management frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other Agile certification.
• Experience with leading IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), or Ping Identity.
• Experience supporting projects within highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks including SOX, GDPR, or PCI DSS.

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Maintaining visibility into project dependencies, risks, and critical milestones.
• Building strong relationships across technical and business teams.
• Delivering projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards and stakeholder confidence.
• Driving effective communication and executive-level reporting throughout the project lifecycle.