Our client is a Fortune 500 financial and payments technology company and leads the industry in innovation, scale, and service.
They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a "Project Manager II”. This role will be 3 days a week on-site (Tempe, AZ, and Alpharetta, GA)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in IT and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple project plans in parallel, effectively sequencing work and managing dependencies across teams. This role requires project management, risk management, and Agile methodology skills, as well as the ability to communicate project status and critical paths to stakeholders using professional presentation tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent IT/IAM projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, tracking milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple business and technical functions.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among technical, security, business, and compliance teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively managing issues and developing contingency plans.
- Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologies as appropriate, adapting processes to best fit project needs.
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and executive leadership through clear, concise reports and presentations (PowerPoint proficiency required).
- Drive project meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring clear action items and accountability.
- Manage resource allocation and coordinate sequencing of work to optimize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
- Ensure project documentation (requirements, designs, test plans, etc.) is complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and recommending process enhancements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of project management experience in IT environments, with at least 2 years focused on IAM or security-related projects.
- Demonstrated expertise managing complex, multi-team projects with parallel workstreams and interdependencies.
- Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and best practices (e.g., provisioning, authentication, SSO, RBAC, PAM).
- Proven experience with risk management and mitigation in IT projects.
- Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management frameworks.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for project reporting and executive communication.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification.
- Experience with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity).
- Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, PCI DSS) as they relate to IAM.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and influence across organizational boundaries
- Organization and attention to detail
- Strategic and tactical planning
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Presentation and executive reporting skills
Flexible work from home options available.
Who We Are
High Bridge is a bottom-up consulting firm with more than two decades of experience creating innovative solutions for the technology industry.
- • We connect thoughtfully curated talent with reputable employers in our field.
- • We partner with like-minded companies to bolster mutual success and understanding.
- • We deliver results through strategic planning and meticulous project management.
At High Bridge, we believe that success is a measure of results and process, product and person. We are proud to bring integrity and humanity to the work that we do each day. Whether we’re interviewing prospective associates, brainstorming with partners, or troubleshooting with vendors, we pledge our commitment to honesty, transparency, and good humor at every junction.
Careers
Are you passionate about technology? Do you believe in no finish lines? Are people and process the heel in your stride? High Bridge Consulting may be the next journey for you.
Here at High Bridge, our island is technology, but our village is human. We value a culture of authenticity, integrity, and creativity. We work smart, not hard, we look forward, not backward, and we love coming to work on Monday.
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