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IAM Project Manager L8WW6YVR Hybrid
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IAM Project Manager
Kansas City, MO 12 Months
Overview of the Role
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, driving, and overseeing the full lifecycle of the organizations onpremises to SaaS Governance & Administration (IGA) transition. This role ensures the program is delivered ontime, within scope, and with high quality, by managing multiple projects scope, risks, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams, vendors, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
Lead execution of end-to-end IGA transition from on-prem to SaaS (design, build, test, deploy, operate).
Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Align project scope with defined Target State Architecture and approved business objectives.
Manage and surface evolving scope due to business priorities or vendor platform changes.
Partner with Product Owner and Lead Architect to ensure alignment of solution requirements.
Facilitate coordination across Workstream Leads, Architects, DevOps, App Dev, Security, Operations.
Manage alignment with vendor delivery teams and validate deliverables.
Coordinate with Agile squads, where applicable, ensuring backlog alignment with IGA transition milestones.
Support evolution of Shared Services Model for IAM and IGA operational maturity post-SaaS go-live.
Drive quality assurance across project lifecycle: design, build, test, data migration, cutover
Facilitate cutover planning and avoidance of parallel environments.
Required Skills & Experience
8-10 years Project Management experience, with complex, enterprise-scale IT programs.
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall hybrid delivery models
Experience managing cross-functional and vendor-delivered programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proven experience managing SaaS transitions; experience with IGA / IAM transitions .
Familiarity with major SaaS IGA platforms: Saviynt, SailPoint Now, Okta, Microsoft Entra, ForgeRock, .
Understanding of and Access Management (IAM), IGA domains, security and compliance requirements
Qualifications
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification
SAFe certification.
Familiarity with GRC, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks
Previous experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries is a plus.
Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates
Competitive compensation (depending on experience)
Direct access to prestigious financial sector opportunities
Professional development and career advancement support
Dedicated recruitment team providing ongoing project support
Networking opportunities within the financial services industry
About Our Client Our client is the nation's central banking system, playing a pivotal role in maintaining economic stability and financial security. They invest heavily in contemporary and emerging technologies to support critical financial infrastructure. This organization is building a dynamic, diverse team focused on strengthening economic, financial, and payment systems that serve the entire country. They offer a collaborative environment working alongside leading technology professionals in a mission-driven culture committed to public service and innovation.
IAM Project Manager
Kansas City, MO 12 Months
Overview of the Role
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, driving, and overseeing the full lifecycle of the organizations onpremises to SaaS Governance & Administration (IGA) transition. This role ensures the program is delivered ontime, within scope, and with high quality, by managing multiple projects scope, risks, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams, vendors, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
Lead execution of end-to-end IGA transition from on-prem to SaaS (design, build, test, deploy, operate).
Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Align project scope with defined Target State Architecture and approved business objectives.
Manage and surface evolving scope due to business priorities or vendor platform changes.
Partner with Product Owner and Lead Architect to ensure alignment of solution requirements.
Facilitate coordination across Workstream Leads, Architects, DevOps, App Dev, Security, Operations.
Manage alignment with vendor delivery teams and validate deliverables.
Coordinate with Agile squads, where applicable, ensuring backlog alignment with IGA transition milestones.
Support evolution of Shared Services Model for IAM and IGA operational maturity post-SaaS go-live.
Drive quality assurance across project lifecycle: design, build, test, data migration, cutover
Facilitate cutover planning and avoidance of parallel environments.
Required Skills & Experience
8-10 years Project Management experience, with complex, enterprise-scale IT programs.
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall hybrid delivery models
Experience managing cross-functional and vendor-delivered programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proven experience managing SaaS transitions; experience with IGA / IAM transitions .
Familiarity with major SaaS IGA platforms: Saviynt, SailPoint Now, Okta, Microsoft Entra, ForgeRock, .
Understanding of and Access Management (IAM), IGA domains, security and compliance requirements
Qualifications
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification
SAFe certification.
Familiarity with GRC, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks
Previous experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries is a plus.
Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates
Competitive compensation (depending on experience)
Direct access to prestigious financial sector opportunities
Professional development and career advancement support
Dedicated recruitment team providing ongoing project support
Networking opportunities within the financial services industry
About Our Client Our client is the nation's central banking system, playing a pivotal role in maintaining economic stability and financial security. They invest heavily in contemporary and emerging technologies to support critical financial infrastructure. This organization is building a dynamic, diverse team focused on strengthening economic, financial, and payment systems that serve the entire country. They offer a collaborative environment working alongside leading technology professionals in a mission-driven culture committed to public service and innovation.