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

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead critical Identity & Access Management initiatives, including a large Okta migration, across security, engineering, and business stakeholders. You will drive IAM roadmaps and ensure secure, compliant access controls while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks.

With 7+ years in IAM-focused project management, you will implement data-driven strategies, monitor migration health, and apply Agile/Scrum practices to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical project or program management focused on IAM or enterprise security.
• Experience leading large-scale identity migrations including Okta.
• Strong understanding of IAM protocols and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IAM migrations on time and within scope.
• Define roadmaps and milestones with stakeholders across security and engineering.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and integration bottlenecks during migrations.
• Lead Agile/Scrum practices including sprint ceremonies and cross-functional alignment.
• Track timelines, budgets, and migration metrics to ensure success.
• Establish change management and communication to minimize disruption.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Security risk analysis

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CISSP / PMP / CSM certifications (strong plus)

Tools

Okta

Cloud identity platforms

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.

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