IT Program Manager - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Job Title: IT Program Manager – Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Location:  On-Site (Juno Beach Florida)

Term:  12 Months

Overview

The IT Program Manager is responsible for driving strategic IAM initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across cybersecurity programs.

This role combines program leadership with hands-on operational work, including collecting requirements, managing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

The Program Manager will oversee planning, execution, and governance for IAM projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise security objectives and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Governance

• Define and maintain the IAM program roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Establish governance processes for prioritization, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor program health, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects.

Operational Execution & Requirements Management

• Collect and document business and technical requirements from cross-functional teams.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure timely delivery of critical IAM initiatives.
• Serve as the point of contact for operational escalations and issue resolution.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop detailed plans, timelines, and resource strategies for IAM projects.
• Lead implementation of IAM solutions such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, and identity governance.
• Oversee deployment, integration, and operational readiness of IAM tools.
• Communicate program status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, cybersecurity frameworks, and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to identity security and access management.
• Drive continuous improvement in IAM processes and operational workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in program management with a focus on IAM and cybersecurity.
• Strong operational background in requirements gathering and prioritization.
• Hands-on knowledge of IAM technologies, protocols, and best practices.
• Familiarity with identity governance, privileged access, and authentication mechanisms.
• Expertise in project/program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.