Product Manager - IAM, DC area

The Squires Group•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a financial institution providing the United States with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary system. They are seeking an IAM Product Manager. In this role you will support the Security Engineering team within the IT division, being responsible for driving strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of security solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This role is onsite in Washington, DC. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens.

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, including 4+ years partnering closely with security engineering teams
Proven ability to gather requirements, manage product backlogs, and deliver strategic roadmaps
Strong knowledge of security concepts and technologies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, engineering processes, cloud security, data loss prevention, zero trust, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management
Security engineering–focused mindset with subject matter expertise and hands-on experience within a security domain
Demonstrated success in optimizing and automating business processes through technology-driven solutions
Experience supporting federal environments with in-depth knowledge of implementing cybersecurity frameworks and mandates such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, and NIST SP 800-53
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently address complex security challenges
Experience working within Agile development frameworks and collaborating closely with engineering and DevOps teams
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent software engineering experience
Experience operating in Agile environments
Extensive experience partnering with engineering teams and enterprise architects
Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy for security engineering initiatives
Skilled at translating complex technical security concepts into clear, actionable product requirements
Ability to effectively manage and engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong familiarity with DevOps tools and practices

Responsibilities

Own, prioritize, and continuously refine the product backlog for security engineering initiatives, including but not limited to: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Security tooling and automation, High-level customer support
Elicit and synthesize requirements from both technical and non-technical stakeholders to guide strategic direction and prioritization
Promote greater awareness, clarity, and accessibility of organizational policies and processes
Convert regulatory mandates, internal policies, and stakeholder needs into clear product and process requirements, including well-defined user stories
Create and maintain product roadmaps for security engineering automation tools, driving measurable gains in efficiency and risk mitigation
Oversee and prioritize the team backlog, effectively balancing immediate demands with long-term strategic goals
Facilitate stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment, transparency, and visibility into roadmaps and outcomes
Track performance outcomes and leverage data and feedback to drive continuous improvement across processes and services