Manager

Eliassen Group; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A strategic consulting firm is seeking a Manager for Identity Governance to oversee and enhance access management and SOX compliance initiatives. The candidate will play a pivotal role in maturing identity processes and policies within the organization, driving improvements and automating practices. This 100% remote position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for W2 employees, including health and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and risk mitigation.
• Technical knowledge of IAM/PAM concepts and tools (Saviynt, Azure AD).
• Experience in IT Governance, preferably in banking or fintech.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead access lifecycle management including onboarding, offboarding, and RBAC.

Skills

SOX compliance

IAM knowledge

PAM knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PMP certification

CIAM, CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred

Tools

Saviynt

Azure Active Directory

Job description

Manager Identity Governance

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Security

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -062025-102362

Date Posted: 06/04/2025

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/VsPXa1

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Description:

100% Remote

This role is responsible for building and managing the Identity Governance function. The role will serve as the product manager for identity governance, with a focus on maturing access controls, aligning with SOX compliance, and driving role-based access control (RBAC) initiatives. The position fills a critical leadership gap in IT Governance and requires a hands-on leader with strong technical acumen and governance expertise.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75 - $90 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) programs.

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance standards, policies, and procedures.

• Lead access lifecycle management including onboarding, offboarding, and RBAC.

• Ensure SOX compliance through risk mitigation, audit readiness, and policy enforcement.

• Collaborate with business units on access reviews and governance alignment.

• Monitor and report on governance metrics and compliance posture.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation in identity processes.

• Serve as the product owner for Saviynt IAM platform and related tools.

• Work through Azure Active Directory

• Partner with engineering team to build, fix or troubleshoot

Technical Environment

• Tools : Azure Active Directory, Saviynt (IAM), Microsoft Stack

• Scope : Access management across ~200 applications

• Focus Areas : IAM, PAM, SOX, Asset Management, RBAC

Experience Requirements:

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and risk mitigation.

• Technical knowledge of IAM/PAM concepts and tools (e.g., Saviynt, Azure AD).

• Experience in IT Governance, preferably in banking or fintech.

• Familiarity with access protocols (SAML, LDAP, OpenID Connect, MFA).

• PMP certification preferred; CIAM, CISSP, CISM, or CISA a plus.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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