IAM Manager

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager

Company Overview An established organization is seeking an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager to lead identity security initiatives across a complex enterprise technology environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic security programs, improve operational maturity, and support the organization's ongoing technology and business transformation efforts.

Role Summary The IAM Manager will be responsible for advancing the organization's identity and access management program, including strategy, governance, architecture, and day-to-day operations. This individual will work closely with technology and business stakeholders to strengthen access controls, enhance security processes, and support secure access across enterprise systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the organization's identity and access management program.
• Establish and maintain IAM policies, standards, governance practices, and operational procedures.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and initiatives to improve identity security and access management capabilities.
• Oversee authentication, authorization, user provisioning, access reviews, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Partner with technology and business teams to implement secure and scalable access management solutions.
• Support privileged access management, governance, compliance, and risk reduction efforts.
• Drive process improvements through automation and operational efficiencies.
• Provide guidance on access controls, identity-related risks, and security best practices.
• Manage identity-related projects, technology implementations, and vendor relationships.
• Establish metrics and reporting to measure program effectiveness and maturity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve security awareness and promote strong access management practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in identity and access management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related technology disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing identity governance, authentication, and access management programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing projects, programs, or teams.
• Strong understanding of access controls, identity lifecycle management, governance, and security best practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise identity platforms and access management solutions.
• Familiarity with access reviews, compliance requirements, audit processes, and risk management practices.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technology and security initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based identity and access management concepts.
• Experience improving operational processes through automation and modernization efforts.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management, or audit-related activities.
• Relevant cybersecurity, identity management, or technology certifications.
• Experience developing security standards, procedures, and operational frameworks.
• Strong mentoring, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.