IAM Program Manager

Openkyber, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber, LLC is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer/Lead for a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes governance, least-privilege and security-by-design, with executive-level reporting and client-facing leadership.

You will lead IAM governance programs, manage budgets, vendors, and drive strategic IAM initiatives across risk, compliance, and technology teams. Strong collaboration with business units and senior leadership is essential to align IAM objectives with

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and enforcing least-privilege models across large environments.
• Experience managing IAM programs, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to drive complex projects with minimal supervision and ownership mindset.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in regulated industries (BFSI preferred).
• Experience presenting updates to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM governance programs, policies, standards, and control frameworks across the organization.
• Drive adoption of IAM best practices, least-privilege access models, and security-by-design principles.
• Manage IAM program budgets, vendor relationships, licensing, and service performance.
• Prepare and present IAM metrics, risks, compliance posture, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to align IAM objectives with organizational goals.

Skills

IAM

IGA

PAM

Governance frameworks

Least-privilege access

GRC

Executive reporting

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Role : IAM Engineer / Lead Location : Charlotte , NC / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced IAM Lead with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IAM governance frameworks, security best practices, and least privilege principles across enterprise environments. This role requires a self-driven leader who can independently drive strategic IAM initiatives, manage client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level reporting while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and security governance.

Key Responsibilities IAM Governance & Program Management :

• Lead IAM governance programs, policies, standards, and control frameworks across the organization.
• Drive adoption of IAM best practices, least-privilege access models, and security-by-design principles.
• Manage IAM program budgets, vendor relationships, licensing, and service performance.
• Prepare and present IAM metrics, risks, compliance posture, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to ensure alignment of IAM objectives with organizational goals.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead cross-functional teams across security, infrastructure, application, risk, and compliance functions.
• Drive strategic planning, roadmap definition, and execution of IAM initiatives.Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership on identity security strategy.

Required Qualifications :

• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Strong experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and enforcing least-privilege access models across enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing IAM programs, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects with minimal supervision and ownership mindset.
• Strong understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements within regulated industries, preferably BFSI.
• Experience presenting technical and program-level updates to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) environments.
• Experience leading internal/external audits and third-party assessments.
• Proven track record in customer relationship management and strategic account engagement.
• Experience leading enterprise IAM transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of IT Operations Management and enterprise governance practices.

Core Competencies : Leadership & Business Competencies :

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• People Management & Mentoring
• Customer Relationship Management
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Executive Communication & Reporting
• Self-Starter with Strong Ownership Mindset
• Program & Delivery Management
• IAM Governance & Risk Management Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.