IAM Project Manager

HIGH BRIDGE CONSULTING LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Job summary

HIGH BRIDGE CONSULTING LLC is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II to lead concurrent IAM and IT projects. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across technical, security, and compliance teams, with a strong focus on risk management and Agile practices.

You will communicate status to stakeholders using professional presentations and manage resources across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in IT project management with IAM exposure, a Bachelor's degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 3-5+ years of project management experience in IT with at least 2 years IAM/security projects.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex, multi-team projects with parallel workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and best practices (provisioning, authentication, SSO, RBAC, PAM).
• Proven experience with risk management and mitigation in IT projects.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional PM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT/IAM projects from initiation through delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Facilitate collaboration among technical, security, business, and compliance teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Apply Agile and traditional PM methods; tailor processes per project needs.
• Report project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and executives (PowerPoint).
• Lead project meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives with clear action items.
• Manage resource allocation and sequencing to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure documentation (requirements, designs, test plans) is complete and up-to-date.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

IT Project Management

IAM Experience

Stakeholder Management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Risk Management

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a Fortune 500 financial and payments technology company and leads the industry in innovation, scale, and service. They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a \"Project Manager II\". This role will be 3 days a week on-site (Tempe, AZ, and Alpharetta, GA)

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 projects from 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 collaboration among 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 methodologies as appropriate, adapting processes to best fit project needs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to 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 work to 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 improvement by 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 with risk management and mitigation in IT projects.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management frameworks.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for 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

Flexible work from home options available.