IAM Manager // Philadelphia

Motion Recruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth into senior leadership

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks an experienced Identity & Access Management Manager to own strategy, execution, and improvement of access controls across the enterprise. You will lead a small IAM team and collaborate with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure correct access across systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on IAM platform experience and a track record of guiding programs from concept through implementation, with strong communication skills for executive-level

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Identity & Access Management with 1–2 years in lead/supervisory role
• Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity)
• Strong IAM concepts: SSO, MFA, RBAC, ABAC, PAM, user provisioning lifecycle
• Experience with access certification and recertification campaigns
• Familiarity with SOX, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional IAM initiatives from concept to implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess identity risk and controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to technical teams and executives
• Experience managing direct reports and fostering a collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the IAM program across on-prem and cloud environments
• Manage IAM engineers and analysts, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Oversee user lifecycle processes (joiner/mover/leaver) across HR, IT, and business systems
• Drive design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Own privileged access management, including discovery, vaulting, session monitoring, and reviews
• Lead access certification campaigns and remediation of exceptions
• Partner with security, compliance, and audit to support IAM regulatory requirements
• Evaluate IAM tooling, vendor relationships, and roadmap in line with enterprise architecture
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Communicate program status and risk posture to IT leadership and exec stakeholders

Skills

IAM leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Analytical problem solving

Program management

Executive presentation

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD

Okta

SailPoint

CyberArk

Ping Identity

Job description

A well-established organization headquartered inPhiladelphia is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management Manager to lead its IAM program. In this role, you will own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of identity and access controls across the enterprise — spanning user lifecycle management, privileged access, authentication frameworks, and directory services. You will lead a small team of IAM engineers and analysts while partnering closely with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time.

This position is ideal for a seasoned IAM practitioner who is ready to step into — or continue growing in — a leadership capacity. You bring deep hands-on experience with identity platforms and governance processes, and you are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves on a technical problem as you are presenting program health to an executive audience. The ideal candidate is strategic in their thinking, collaborative in their approach, and disciplined in their execution.

The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated equitably and with respect.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity, or comparable tools
• Strong understanding of core IAM concepts including SSO, MFA, RBAC, ABAC, PAM, identity governance, and the user provisioning lifecycle
• Experience managing or contributing to access certification and recertification campaigns
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM such as SOX, HIPAA, NIST, or ISO 27001
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive IAM initiatives from concept through implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess identity risk and recommend practical controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to both technical teams and senior leadership
• Ability to manage and develop direct reports while fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building or maturing an IAM program from the ground up or through a significant transformation
• Hands-on knowledge of Privileged Access Management tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
• Familiarity with identity protocols and standards including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and LDAP
• Experience with IGA (Identity Governance & Administration) platforms and automated provisioning workflows
• Exposure to Zero Trust architecture principles and their application to identity and access strategy
• Knowledge of cloud identity management across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments
• Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services, healthcare, or legal
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SC-300, or SailPoint IdentityNow Certified Engineer

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the enterprise IAM program across on-premises and cloud environments
• Managing a team of IAM engineers and analysts, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and workload prioritization
• Overseeing user lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows across HR, IT, and business systems
• Driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Owning the privileged access management program, including account discovery, vaulting, session monitoring, and periodic review
• Leading access certification campaigns and ensuring timely remediation of access exceptions and policy violations
• Partnering with the security, compliance, and audit teams to support IAM-related regulatory requirements and control assessments
• Evaluating and managing IAM tooling, vendor relationships, and roadmap planning in alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Developing and maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures and ensuring they remain current and enforceable
• Communicating program status, risk posture, and initiative progress to IT leadership and executive stakeholders

Tech Breakdown

• 35% IAM Program Ownership & Strategy
• 25% Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 20% Technical Operations & Platform Management
• 20% Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Daily Responsibilities

• 30% Leading and supporting the IAM team across operational tasks, projects, and escalations
• 25% Managing identity platform configurations, access policies, and lifecycle workflows
• 20% Collaborating with IT, security, HR, and compliance stakeholders on IAM-related initiatives
• 15% Oversight of access certifications, PAM operations, and exception management
• 10% Reporting, documentation, and program governance activities

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote days
• Opportunities for career growth into senior security leadership
• Support for professional certifications and continuing educationA collaborative environment with meaningful work and enterprise-scale impact

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.