What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager - IAM position at Ekman Associates, Inc?
Title : Technical Project Manager - Identity Access Management (IAM)Location : New Jersey / Remote Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands. Summary : The Technical Project Manager of Identity Access Management (IAM) is responsible for managing projects focused on identity related projects and global security initiatives. Key Qualifications : Project Management Experience / PMP Certified preferred or CSM Certified Experience with varying methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) SME PM in implementing and managing projects various types of security projects; specifically focused on IAM, AD, etc. Ability to go onsite when applicable. Responsibilities : Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Clearly communicate and document processes and updates to the team, vendors, and partners. Able to work independently but also with the team for making good decisions. Manage changes and demonstrate flexibility to the project scope and project schedule. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors, where applicable. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Monitors progress at the job site; reviews work progress on daily basis; prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status. Plans ahead to anticipate and mitigate risks; prevent problems and resolve issues. Build and manage migrations plans. Communicate project expectations, risks, and escalations across all levels of the organization. Coordinate and manage change control activities in adherence to PMO standards. Effectively deliver successful project to completion on-time and within budget. Effectively manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, while proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies. Apply varying methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), types, and sizes, ensuring objectives and project deliverables are accomplished according to plan. Project manage a team that develops, maintains, and supports authentication / authorization solutions within an Azure and AWS environment. Provide architectural and technical guidance to other department / division security initiatives developing counter-measures used to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Ensure customer-facing work processes and technical solutions are clearly documented with roles and responsibilities. Qualifications : B.S. / B.A. degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. 8 years' experience leading infrastructure focused projects. Experience in project managing IAM projects; authentication, password, Azure AD, etc. Demonstrated project management experience with large projects, organizational skills, and an ability to maintain and create standards. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision; must be a self-motivated self-starter who can initiate ideas and take ownership of work. Able to prioritize tasks and projects and forecast upcoming project needs. Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as strong and consistent attention to detail. Results-oriented with initiative to work until job is complete. Industry certifications such as CISSP, GISP, GSEC, GCLD, Security , or ITIL v3 Foundation; nice to have. Experience with modern Identity & Access Management concepts and best practices such as access tokens, ID tokens, claims, grants and conditional access policies in a large-scale / global environment supported by the latest platforms (AD, ADFS, Azure AD, Azure B2C, Ping Identity, OKTA, or Auth0, SailPoint, etc.) Experience working with SailPoint. Effective communication with end users, technical IT teams, business partners, network providers, and outsourced vendors spanning diverse cultural and technical backgrounds in a global environment.Qualified Candidates Only : If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications / responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at www.ekmanassociates.com.
