IAM ( Identity Access Management ) Project- Manager
About Tachyon Technologies:
Tachyon Technologies is a Digital Transformation consulting firm that partners with businesses to implement customer-focused business transformation. Aligned with SAP's digital core, Tachyon Technologies collaborates with its clients to transform their business by leveraging existing IT investments and leading-edge digital solutions to positively impact their customers' experience. From initiation through realization, Tachyon Technologies understands what it takes for a consulting partner to be effective and strives to deliver a meaningful solution that exceeds its client's expectations.
Position: IAM ( Identity Access Management ) Project- Manager
Location: Schaumburg , IL
Duration: 6 Months
Locals are preferred
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementations and operations, ensuring compliance with security standards and organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IAM tools, techniques, and strategies, along with experience managing IT projects in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role will oversee IAM system design, implementation, and governance while integrating IAM solutions during M&A activities to ensure a smooth transition of user access and identity management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Execution:
o Develop comprehensive project plans for IAM implementations, including scope definition, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
o Manage project budgets, track progress against milestones, and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
o Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, security, HR, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
o Oversee the integration of IAM solutions during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that user access, identity management, and security policies align across organizations.
2. IAM Design and Implementation:
o Define IAM architecture, including user provisioning, access control mechanisms, single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM) strategies.
o Select and implement appropriate IAM tools and technologies based on business needs and compliance requirements.
o Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures to govern user access and identity lifecycle management.
o Oversee the harmonization of IAM systems, applications, and tools during M&A activities to ensure consistency in user access management and minimize disruptions.
3. Compliance and Security:
o Ensure adherence to relevant security standards and regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX regarding data privacy and access control.
o Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities within the IAM system.
o Monitor IAM activity logs and investigate suspicious access attempts to maintain security posture.
o Work closely with the security teams during M&A integrations to assess risk and ensure IAM systems comply with both organizations' security policies.
4. Stakeholder Management:
o Communicate project status updates to key stakeholders, including senior management, business owners, and technical teams.
o Facilitate collaboration between different departments to address IAM challenges and ensure smooth project execution.
o Manage user expectations regarding IAM changes and provide effective training on new access controls.
o Collaborate with legal, HR, and business teams to define and enforce IAM governance during M&A transitions.
5. Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Integration:
o Lead and manage IAM-related projects during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transitions, ensuring smooth integration of IAM systems, tools, and processes.
o Identify potential IAM-related challenges during M&A, such as integrating disparate IAM solutions, aligning security policies, and streamlining access controls.
o Coordinate the migration of user data, accounts, and permissions between merged or acquired companies to ensure a seamless transition.
o Develop and execute plans for consolidating or merging identity management solutions and systems to standardize IAM processes across the organization.
o Work with project teams to mitigate the impact of M&A changes on user access, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and compliance.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Technical Expertise:
o Strong understanding of IAM concepts such as identity lifecycle management, access control models, authentication methods, and authorization policies.
o Familiarity with various IAM tools and technologies like Okta, Ping Identity, Active Directory, Azure AD, and others.
o Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration.
o Proven experience in integrating IAM systems and tools during M&A activities.
2. Project Management Skills:
o Proven experience in managing complex IT projects from initiation to closure, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
o Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
o Experience managing IAM integrations and changes in the context of M&A transitions.
3. Communication and Collaboration:
o Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
o Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially during M&A activities where multiple stakeholders are involved.
o Ability to manage user expectations, communicate changes in IAM systems, and provide user training during M&A transitions.
4. Compliance and Security Awareness:
o Knowledge of relevant security regulations and best practices for data protection and access control.
o Understanding of security principles like least privilege, segregation of duties, and role-based access control.
o Familiarity with how M&A activities affect compliance and the need for IAM integration to meet regulatory requirements.
5. M&A Integration Experience:
o Experience leading IAM projects during M&A, ensuring smooth integration of IAM systems across multiple organizations.
o Understanding of the unique challenges involved in IAM during M&A, such as reconciling access control models, migrating user data, and addressing security risks.
o Ability to design and implement strategies for IAM system integration that minimize disruptions to the business and maintain security and compliance standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) frameworks and change management best practices.
Experience with IAM and security toolset integration in M&A environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based IAM solutions and integration in hybrid IT environments.
Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather act as a guide to the essential functions the employee assigned to this classification performs. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
About Tachyon Technologies:
Tachyon Technologies is a Digital Transformation consulting firm that partners with businesses to implement customer-focused business transformation. Aligned with SAP's digital core, Tachyon Technologies collaborates with its clients to transform their business by leveraging existing IT investments and leading-edge digital solutions to positively impact their customers' experience. From initiation through realization, Tachyon Technologies understands what it takes for a consulting partner to be effective and strives to deliver a meaningful solution that exceeds its client's expectations.
Position: IAM ( Identity Access Management ) Project- Manager
Location: Schaumburg , IL
Duration: 6 Months
Locals are preferred
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementations and operations, ensuring compliance with security standards and organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IAM tools, techniques, and strategies, along with experience managing IT projects in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role will oversee IAM system design, implementation, and governance while integrating IAM solutions during M&A activities to ensure a smooth transition of user access and identity management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Execution:
o Develop comprehensive project plans for IAM implementations, including scope definition, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
o Manage project budgets, track progress against milestones, and identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
o Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, security, HR, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
o Oversee the integration of IAM solutions during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that user access, identity management, and security policies align across organizations.
2. IAM Design and Implementation:
o Define IAM architecture, including user provisioning, access control mechanisms, single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM) strategies.
o Select and implement appropriate IAM tools and technologies based on business needs and compliance requirements.
o Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures to govern user access and identity lifecycle management.
o Oversee the harmonization of IAM systems, applications, and tools during M&A activities to ensure consistency in user access management and minimize disruptions.
3. Compliance and Security:
o Ensure adherence to relevant security standards and regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX regarding data privacy and access control.
o Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities within the IAM system.
o Monitor IAM activity logs and investigate suspicious access attempts to maintain security posture.
o Work closely with the security teams during M&A integrations to assess risk and ensure IAM systems comply with both organizations' security policies.
4. Stakeholder Management:
o Communicate project status updates to key stakeholders, including senior management, business owners, and technical teams.
o Facilitate collaboration between different departments to address IAM challenges and ensure smooth project execution.
o Manage user expectations regarding IAM changes and provide effective training on new access controls.
o Collaborate with legal, HR, and business teams to define and enforce IAM governance during M&A transitions.
5. Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Integration:
o Lead and manage IAM-related projects during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transitions, ensuring smooth integration of IAM systems, tools, and processes.
o Identify potential IAM-related challenges during M&A, such as integrating disparate IAM solutions, aligning security policies, and streamlining access controls.
o Coordinate the migration of user data, accounts, and permissions between merged or acquired companies to ensure a seamless transition.
o Develop and execute plans for consolidating or merging identity management solutions and systems to standardize IAM processes across the organization.
o Work with project teams to mitigate the impact of M&A changes on user access, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and compliance.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Technical Expertise:
o Strong understanding of IAM concepts such as identity lifecycle management, access control models, authentication methods, and authorization policies.
o Familiarity with various IAM tools and technologies like Okta, Ping Identity, Active Directory, Azure AD, and others.
o Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration.
o Proven experience in integrating IAM systems and tools during M&A activities.
2. Project Management Skills:
o Proven experience in managing complex IT projects from initiation to closure, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
o Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
o Experience managing IAM integrations and changes in the context of M&A transitions.
3. Communication and Collaboration:
o Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
o Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially during M&A activities where multiple stakeholders are involved.
o Ability to manage user expectations, communicate changes in IAM systems, and provide user training during M&A transitions.
4. Compliance and Security Awareness:
o Knowledge of relevant security regulations and best practices for data protection and access control.
o Understanding of security principles like least privilege, segregation of duties, and role-based access control.
o Familiarity with how M&A activities affect compliance and the need for IAM integration to meet regulatory requirements.
5. M&A Integration Experience:
o Experience leading IAM projects during M&A, ensuring smooth integration of IAM systems across multiple organizations.
o Understanding of the unique challenges involved in IAM during M&A, such as reconciling access control models, migrating user data, and addressing security risks.
o Ability to design and implement strategies for IAM system integration that minimize disruptions to the business and maintain security and compliance standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) frameworks and change management best practices.
Experience with IAM and security toolset integration in M&A environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based IAM solutions and integration in hybrid IT environments.
Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather act as a guide to the essential functions the employee assigned to this classification performs. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.