IAM Epic Owner/Project Manager

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

2d•$50 - $70•Remote

About The Position

This role is fully remote with potential to convert of extend on a 12 month W2 Contract. The client is in the airline industry and seeking an experienced Epic Owner with deep expertise in Scaled Agile (SAFe) and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Interviews will be panel style with 2-3 rounds. Some travel will be required for this job, specifically one week once a quarter travel to Dallas, TX for PI Planning sessions. Top Skills: Must demonstrate strategic level Project/Program management experience, managing all phases mid to large-scale programs, not just delivery management. Methodology: Scaled Agile, SAFe Experience Must have deep Subject Matter Expertise in at least one pillar of Identity and Access Management, such as: Privileged Access Management (PAM) Directory services (AD, eDirectory, LDAP) Workforce/Enterprise IAM CIAM platforms and patterns Job Description • Must have a minimum 3 years’ experience solving complex problems and driving multiple stakeholders towards implementable solutions; prefer 5 years of experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience developing communication strategies for buy-in and acceptance preferred; prefer 5 years of experience • Minimum 3 years working in a cross-functional environment within technology domain; prefer 5 years of experience • 2 years or more of experience in Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management domain preferred • Experience and solid knowledge of strategic and financial analysis and issues/risk management and project change requests. • Ability to influence diverse customer groups to align on strategic goals and decisions. (highly desired) • Project/Program management experience, managing all phases mid to large-scale programs, with special emphasis on complex business change required. • Prefer at least 1 year working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. • Prefer previous experience working as an Epic Owner within SAFe. • Consulting experience (highly desired) Additional Skills & Qualifications • 1+ years working experience in JIRA as it relates to metrics, dashboards etc. (highly desired) • Prefer 2+ years working experience in a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (Jira Align, Clarity, Planview etc.) • Built and maintained product roadmaps (highly desired) • Built and maintained communication strategy for diverse user group (highly desired) • Must have the ability to assume a high-level responsibility and to provide direction in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment • Ability to quickly ramp up when placed in new areas business (proactively engage all levels the organization to expand functional understanding. • Proficiency in Agile methodologies, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. • Own IAM Epics from idea inception through MVP definition, implementation, and value realization in alignment with SAFe LPM and ART execution. • Partner with Business Owners, Architects, Cybersecurity Leaders, and Product Management to define Epic hypotheses, success metrics, and WSJF prioritization. • Decompose Epics into Features and Enablers, ensuring clarity, sequencing, and alignment to ART roadmaps. • Drive PI Planning readiness, clarify dependencies, and support teams during execution. • Track and communicate Epic progress, risks, and outcomes via Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) forums. -Strong hands-on knowledge of at least one of the following: o Privileged Access Management (PAM) o Directory services (AD, eDirectory, LDAP) o Workforce/Enterprise IAM o CIAM platforms and patterns - Lead Epics across the following IAM domains: o Privileged Access Management (PAM): Vaulting, session management, least privilege, service accounts, privileged lifecycle automation. o Directory Services – Active Directory, eDirectory, LDAP, directory modernization and integrations. o Enterprise IAM (Workforce IAM): Authentication, Authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC, lifecycle provisioning. o Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM): customer authentication, identity federation Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Fortune 100 company with possibility to go FTE and receive full-time Benefits. Collaborative culture and cohesive work environment. Work Environment • Supports Privileged Access & Directory Services area that has 2 Pods. Time to time backup IGA, EAM and CIAM areas as well. • Works closely with Lean Portfolio Management team that has Epic Owners and Project Managers Business Drivers/Customer Impact • Translate business priorities and cybersecurity risk drivers into SAFe Epics and Lean Business Cases aligned to enterprise strategy. • Own and drive end-to-end delivery of strategic Epics, advising on prioritization and continued investment. • Partner across business, technology, and security stakeholders, influencing without authority to align requirements and outcomes. • Communicate Epic intent, progress, and value clearly to Domain Leaders, Directors, Executive, SVP, and C-suite leadership. • Lead cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to deliver outcomes on time and within scope. • Drive decision-making, resolve dependencies, and maintain alignment across workstreams. • Proactively manage Epic health, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and course correction. • Build strong alliances across the enterprise to accelerate delivery and adoption. • Apply deep understanding of functional capabilities, industry practices, and business impact (revenue, cost, and risk). • Rapidly develop domain expertise in evolving cybersecurity and IAM areas. • Provide thought leadership on technology choices and contribute to the Cybersecurity Portfolio strategy. Why is the position open We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Epic Owner to lead the strategy, definition, and delivery of enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.

Requirements

Must demonstrate strategic level Project/Program management experience, managing all phases mid to large-scale programs, not just delivery management.
Scaled Agile, SAFe Experience
Must have deep Subject Matter Expertise in at least one pillar of Identity and Access Management, such as: Privileged Access Management (PAM) Directory services (AD, eDirectory, LDAP) Workforce/Enterprise IAM CIAM platforms and patterns
Must have a minimum 3 years’ experience solving complex problems and driving multiple stakeholders towards implementable solutions; prefer 5 years of experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience developing communication strategies for buy-in and acceptance preferred; prefer 5 years of experience
Minimum 3 years working in a cross-functional environment within technology domain; prefer 5 years of experience
2 years or more of experience in Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management domain preferred
Experience and solid knowledge of strategic and financial analysis and issues/risk management and project change requests.
Project/Program management experience, managing all phases mid to large-scale programs, with special emphasis on complex business change required.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must have the ability to assume a high-level responsibility and to provide direction in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Ability to influence diverse customer groups to align on strategic goals and decisions.
Prefer at least 1 year working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
Prefer previous experience working as an Epic Owner within SAFe.
Consulting experience
1+ years working experience in JIRA as it relates to metrics, dashboards etc.
Prefer 2+ years working experience in a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (Jira Align, Clarity, Planview etc.)
Built and maintained product roadmaps
Built and maintained communication strategy for diverse user group
Ability to quickly ramp up when placed in new areas business (proactively engage all levels the organization to expand functional understanding.

Responsibilities

Own IAM Epics from idea inception through MVP definition, implementation, and value realization in alignment with SAFe LPM and ART execution.
Partner with Business Owners, Architects, Cybersecurity Leaders, and Product Management to define Epic hypotheses, success metrics, and WSJF prioritization.
Decompose Epics into Features and Enablers, ensuring clarity, sequencing, and alignment to ART roadmaps.
Drive PI Planning readiness, clarify dependencies, and support teams during execution.
Track and communicate Epic progress, risks, and outcomes via Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) forums.
Lead Epics across the following IAM domains: o Privileged Access Management (PAM): Vaulting, session management, least privilege, service accounts, privileged lifecycle automation. o Directory Services – Active Directory, eDirectory, LDAP, directory modernization and integrations. o Enterprise IAM (Workforce IAM): Authentication, Authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC, lifecycle provisioning. o Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM): customer authentication, identity federation
Translate business priorities and cybersecurity risk drivers into SAFe Epics and Lean Business Cases aligned to enterprise strategy.
Own and drive end-to-end delivery of strategic Epics, advising on prioritization and continued investment.
Partner across business, technology, and security stakeholders, influencing without authority to align requirements and outcomes.
Communicate Epic intent, progress, and value clearly to Domain Leaders, Directors, Executive, SVP, and C-suite leadership.
Lead cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
Drive decision-making, resolve dependencies, and maintain alignment across workstreams.
Proactively manage Epic health, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and course correction.
Build strong alliances across the enterprise to accelerate delivery and adoption.
Apply deep understanding of functional capabilities, industry practices, and business impact (revenue, cost, and risk).
Rapidly develop domain expertise in evolving cybersecurity and IAM areas.
Provide thought leadership on technology choices and contribute to the Cybersecurity Portfolio strategy.