Senior Technical Project Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM)

EPAM Systems; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Learning Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead identity and access management initiatives, including a large-scale migration from Okta. You will collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant access controls across our systems.

The role requires 7+ years in IAM/enterprise security, strong stakeholder communication, and a proven track record in complex migrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical project/program management in IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise security transformations.
• Proven lead on large-scale identity migrations (Okta to other IAM/ cloud identity solutions).
• Deep IAM knowledge: SAML, OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, SCIM; strong security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IAM initiatives and Okta migration.
• Partner with information security, architecture, engineering, and business teams on roadmaps and milestones.
• Identify and mitigate security risks, dependencies, and integration bottlenecks during migrations.
• Drive Agile/Scrum practices: sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, cross-functional alignment.
• Track timelines, budgets, and migration health metrics to optimize efficiency.
• Establish change management and communication plans to minimize end-user disruption.

Skills

IAM

Okta migration

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile Scrum

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Security

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead critical Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, including a large-scale enterprise migration from Okta. In this role, you will spearhead high-impact security modernization projects, partnering closely with cybersecurity, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, seamless, and compliant access controls across our technological ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex IAM and identity migration initiatives (including the migration from Okta) on time and within scope
• Partner closely with information security, architecture, software engineering, and business stakeholders to define project roadmaps, migration strategies, and technical milestones
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate security risks, technical dependencies, and system integration bottlenecks during identity migrations
• Drive Agile/Scrum best practices, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and cross-functional team alignment
• Track project timelines, budgets, and success metrics (such as user migration rates and security compliance benchmarks) to ensure optimal efficiency
• Establish robust change management and communication strategies to ensure minimal disruption to end‑users and business operations throughout the identity transition

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical project or program management, with a dedicated focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity, or enterprise security transformations
• Proven hands‑on experience leading large-scale enterprise identity migrations (specifically involving Okta to other modern IAM platforms or cloud identity solutions)
• Deep understanding of IAM principles, authentication/authorization protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, SCIM), and enterprise security best practices
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical security concepts and executive leadership goals
• Strong analytical, risk‑management, and problem‑solving abilities, utilizing data‑driven insights to track migration health
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience); relevant security or project management certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, CSM) are a strong plus

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $90,000 - $140,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.