Job Description: Senior Program Manager - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Position: Senior Program Manager
Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Client: Leading IAM Consulting Firm
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large-scale IAM programs, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, IT teams, and end users, to define program objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of IAM solutions, such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Identity Governance Administration (IGA).
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and issues, providing timely mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, or FedRAMP.
• Facilitate regular client communications, program reviews, and status updates.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, engineers, and other team members.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program outcomes and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Program Manager, with a focus on Identity and Access Management or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts and technologies, including authentication, authorization, and user lifecycle management.
• Experience with industry-leading IAM platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), or SailPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are a plus.