Project Manager (IAM)

HIGH BRIDGE & CO.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGH BRIDGE & CO. is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead IT/IAM projects across Tempe, AZ and Alpharetta, GA. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in IT project management with IAM focus, strong Agile and traditional PM skills, and proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, and Excel to produce executive-ready updates.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of IT project management experience.
• 2+ years on IAM or security projects.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT/IAM projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across technical, security, business and compliance teams.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks; proactively manage issues.
• Apply Agile and traditional PM methodologies as appropriate.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders via concise reports and presentations.
• Drive project meetings, stand-ups and retrospectives with clear action items.
• Manage resource allocation and sequencing of work to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

SailPoint

Okta

Azure AD

Ping Identity

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