IAM Program Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced IAM Program Manager to lead and manage enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale IAM initiatives, driving program strategy, overseeing implementation, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of IAM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end enterprise IAM programs, including strategy, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Manage large-scale IAM initiatives covering Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Access Management.
• Drive IAM transformation programs, including implementation, modernization, and integration of IAM platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, security teams, and application owners to define IAM roadmaps and program objectives.
• Oversee program budgets, resource allocation, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple workstreams and coordinate globally distributed teams.
• Drive governance, stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and program status reviews.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee vendor management, solution delivery, and third-party implementation partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in IAM program/project management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise IAM programs.
• Strong understanding of IAM domains, including:
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Access Management and Identity Lifecycle Management
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or Ping Identity.
• Strong program governance, project planning, budgeting, and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity, compliance, and access governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
• Experience managing IAM transformation or enterprise security modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Experience working with large enterprise clients and distributed global delivery teams.