Technical Project Manager Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- [email protected]
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Full Time
Experience: 15 Years
Visa: L2, TN, E2, (No H1B & OPT)
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: End-to-end management of IAM project lifecycles (scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing) using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between Corporate Security, HR, IT Infrastructure, application owners, and executive leadership.
Scope & Risk Management: Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
IAM Strategy Alignment: Align project execution with enterprise identity strategies, including User Lifecycle Management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), Least Privilege access, and Zero Trust architecture.
Resource & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (architects, developers, QA) and manage external vendor relationships or system integrators (SIs).
Reporting & Governance: Maintain project documentation, track key performance indicators (KPIs/metrics), and provide regular status reports to the PMO and steering committees.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Understanding
IAM Core Concepts: Strong foundational knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Platform Exposure: Familiarity with major IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint IdentityIQ/FileAccess Manager, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID).
Compliance Frameworks: Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting identity (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Project Management & Soft Skills
Methodologies: Proficient in Agile/Scrum (managing backlogs, sprints, user stories) and traditional Waterfall project tracking.
Tools: Mastery of project management tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
Experience & Education
Experience: 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3+ years specifically dedicated to delivering IAM or Cybersecurity initiatives .
Certifications (Highly Desirable): * Project Management: PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Cybersecurity/IAM: CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., SailPoint Certified Engineer, Okta Certified Professional).
Visa: L2, TN, E2, (No H1B & OPT)
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: End-to-end management of IAM project lifecycles (scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing) using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between Corporate Security, HR, IT Infrastructure, application owners, and executive leadership.
Scope & Risk Management: Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
IAM Strategy Alignment: Align project execution with enterprise identity strategies, including User Lifecycle Management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), Least Privilege access, and Zero Trust architecture.
Resource & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (architects, developers, QA) and manage external vendor relationships or system integrators (SIs).
Reporting & Governance: Maintain project documentation, track key performance indicators (KPIs/metrics), and provide regular status reports to the PMO and steering committees.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Understanding
IAM Core Concepts: Strong foundational knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Platform Exposure: Familiarity with major IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint IdentityIQ/FileAccess Manager, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID).
Compliance Frameworks: Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting identity (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Project Management & Soft Skills
Methodologies: Proficient in Agile/Scrum (managing backlogs, sprints, user stories) and traditional Waterfall project tracking.
Tools: Mastery of project management tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
Experience & Education
Experience: 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3+ years specifically dedicated to delivering IAM or Cybersecurity initiatives .
Certifications (Highly Desirable): * Project Management: PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Cybersecurity/IAM: CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., SailPoint Certified Engineer, Okta Certified Professional).
Job ID: 523033470
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026
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