Job Title: IAM Program Manager
Experience: 12+ Years
Location: Remote USA
Rate: $55/hr w2
Employment Type: Contract
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.
