Key Responsibilities: These are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in IT operations, Identity and Access Management (IAM)...
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in IT operations, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and security. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to IAM implementation, access control, and security enhancements across our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IAM and security projects, possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and be adept at driving project success.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and finalize projects related to IAM and security, ensuring adherence to project management principles, best practices, and standards.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates, and track project progress throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, operations, and business units, to gather requirements, define project objectives, and manage project dependencies.
- Lead project meetings, facilitate effective communication, and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
- Identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential obstacles.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and align with established IAM and security policies and procedures.
- Manage vendor relationships, including procurement, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring, to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of services and solutions.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM and security solutions with existing infrastructure and applications.
- Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate project success, identify lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.
Minimum Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Project management certifications (such as PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, specifically managing projects related to IAM, access control, and security in complex IT environments.
- In-depth understanding of IAM concepts, technologies, and best practices, including identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and user provisioning.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and their application within IAM projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, and experience using project management software for planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and influence cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Must be a self-starter, and thrive in a fast paced environment, customer centric and have the interpersonal skills necessary to manage business and technology relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties ,Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment Can do attitude.