Project Manager

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in IT and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple project plans in parallel, effectively sequencing work and managing dependencies across teams. This role requires project management, risk management, and Agile methodology skills, as well as the ability to communicate project status and critical paths to stakeholders using professional presentation tools.Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent IT/IAM projectsfrom initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, tracking milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple business and technical functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaborationamong technical, security, business, and compliance teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively managing issues and developing contingency plans.
• Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologiesas appropriate, adapting processes to best fit project needs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependenciesto stakeholders and executive leadership through clear, concise reports and presentations (PowerPoint proficiency required).
• Drive project meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring clear action items and accountability.
• Manage resource allocation and coordinate sequencing of workto optimize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
• Ensure project documentation(requirements, designs, test plans, etc.) is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvementby capturing lessons learned and recommending process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5+ years of project management experience in IT environments, with at least 2 years focused on IAM or security-related projects.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex, multi-team projects with parallel workstreams and interdependencies.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and best practices (e.g., provisioning, authentication, SSO, RBAC, PAM).
• Proven experience withrisk managementand mitigation in IT projects.
• Proficiency withAgile methodologies(Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management frameworks.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, andPowerPointfor project reporting and executive communication.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification.
• Experience with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity).
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, PCI DSS) as they relate to IAM.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and influence across organizational boundaries
• Organization and attention to detail
• Strategic and tactical planning
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Presentation and executive reporting skills