Senior Manager – Access Management

Xalient; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Xalient is seeking a Senior Manager – Access Management in the United States. You will lead delivery of IAM implementations, bridging business needs and technical delivery, with hands-on coordination of PM, BA and security specialists across North America.

You will work with Entra ID/Azure, Okta, PingFederate/PingOne and collaborate with colleagues to enhance Xalient’s Access Management practice and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Access Management projects with Entra ID/Azure, Okta or PingFederate/PingOne.
• Strong project management and business analysis capabilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Access Management implementation projects using Entra ID/Azure, Okta and PingFederate/PingOne.
• Manage project activities, timelines, dependencies and deliverables.
• Gather business requirements and define technical/functional solutions.
• Coordinate with technical specialists and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between business and delivery teams to stay aligned.
• Identify risks and delivery challenges and help address issues.
• Contribute to planning, requirements documentation and project reporting.
• Apply identity and access management principles to decisions.
• Collaborate across Xalient to strengthen delivery practices.

Skills

Access Management

Project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

PMP certification

CISSP certification

Identity/security certifications

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID/Azure

Okta

PingFederate/PingOne

Job description

Role: Senior Manager – Access Management

Location: United States

Department: NA Services – Access Management

Employment type: Permanent

About Xalient

Xalient is a global Identity and Cybersecurity services company, helping organisations secure their digital environments through specialist expertise, innovative technology and a customer-focused approach. We work with leading identity and security platforms to help businesses strengthen security, simplify access and protect their most critical assets.

Our teams combine deep technical expertise with strategic consulting and hands‑on delivery, supporting organisations as they modernise their identity infrastructure and advance their security capabilities.

At Xalient, we believe that identity is at the heart of modern cybersecurity. By bringing together technology, expertise and collaboration, we help our customers build secure, scalable and resilient environments.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Access Management to join our North American Access Management Services team.

In this role, you will bring together expertise in Access Management implementation, project management and business analysis to support the successful delivery of identity and access management solutions. You will work with technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID/Azure, Okta and PingFederate/PingOne, helping customers translate their business and security requirements into effective technical implementations.

This position is suited to a professional who understands both the technical and business aspects of identity projects. You will help bridge the gap between customer requirements, technical delivery and project execution, ensuring that implementation activities remain aligned with customer objectives.

With a combination of project delivery experience, analytical capability and knowledge of identity technologies, you will contribute to the continued development of Xalient’s Access Management services across North America.

What you will be doing

• Support the delivery of Access Management implementation projects using technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID/Azure, Okta and PingFederate/PingOne.
• Manage project activities, timelines, dependencies and deliverables to support successful implementation outcomes.
• Work with customers and stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify challenges and define appropriate solutions.
• Conduct business analysis and translate business needs into clear technical and functional requirements.
• Coordinate with technical specialists, consultants and project stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams to maintain alignment on project objectives.
• Identify project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges, helping ensure that issues are addressed effectively.
• Contribute to implementation planning, requirements documentation and project reporting.
• Apply an understanding of identity and access management principles to support sound technical and business decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Xalient to share knowledge, strengthen delivery practices and support the development of Access Management services.

What you will bring

• Experience delivering Access Management implementation projects using one or more of the following technologies: Microsoft Entra ID/Azure, Okta or PingFederate/PingOne.
• Professional experience in project management, particularly in technology implementation environments.
• Experience in business analysis, including gathering requirements, analysing business needs and translating them into actionable solutions.
• The ability to work effectively with both business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain alignment across project activities.
• A practical understanding of identity and access management concepts and their application in enterprise environments.
• A structured, analytical approach to problem‑solving and project delivery.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
• PMP certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience in a technical role, ideally within identity, access management or cybersecurity.
• Microsoft, Okta or Ping certifications.
• Experience with identity governance and administration platforms such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
• Experience with privileged access management solutions such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust.
• Relevant vendor certifications across these identity and security platforms.

Why Xalient?

At Xalient, you will work alongside identity and cybersecurity specialists on challenging customer engagements, helping organisations solve complex security problems through technology and expertise.

Our environment brings together technical specialists, consultants and delivery professionals, creating opportunities to work across different technologies and customer challenges.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to complex Access Management initiatives, apply your project management and analytical skills, and work with colleagues across our global organisation.

If you enjoy bringing people, business requirements and technical solutions together to deliver successful identity projects, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Xalient and help organisations build more secure, modern and resilient identity environments.