IAM Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement specific initiatives within the enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management program for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Oversee project scope, timeline, risks, budget, resources, interdependencies, and deliverables.

• Direct IAM projects through the phases of requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and the transition to operations/sustainment.

• Facilitate daily operations among IAM engineering, architecture, security, and operations teams.

• Set milestones, work packages, and timelines that align with contract stipulations and customer priorities.

• Monitor project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables against approved baselines; escalate any discrepancies.

• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and formulate mitigation strategies and corrective actions.

• Oversee the integration of IAM/ICAM capabilities, such as identity resolution and person-matching enhancements, into releases and operations and maintenance transitions.

• Conduct meetings to review project status, schedules, and risks.

• Create and present status reports, risk registers, schedules, and other program-management deliverables to the customer and GovCIO leadership.

• Ensure all executions comply with federal regulations, contractual obligations, ATO, and security standards.

• Advise the IAM Program Manager on project priorities, resource requirements, and escalations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline, along with 8+ years of experience in IT project management (or a suitable combination of education and experience).

• Proven experience in managing IT projects related to Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) or Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.

• Experience overseeing project scope, schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, and deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams, including engineering, architecture, and security operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on preparing project status reports, schedules, and risk assessments.

• Must be able to obtain and sustain a suitability/public trust clearance.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting an IAM/ICAM project within a federal civilian agency.

• Preferred: Knowledge of SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, PKI/CAC, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution.

• Preferred: Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery environments.

• Preferred: PMP certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.