Project Manager – Government Public Service & Federal Expert Services

Saviynt

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About The Position

Saviynt is a leading Identity Platform CPS dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for identity and access governance that safeguard and empower the mission success of our nation’s most critical organizations. Saviynt is seeking an experienced Manager for our Expert Services team, dedicated to our Government Public Service (GPS) and Federal Government portfolio. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing maintenance of Saviynt's AI-powered identity security solutions, directly impacting customer satisfaction and product value realization. These solutions include Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and External Identity Management. You will provide strategic oversight and drive operational excellence for a portfolio of billable professional services engagements. In addition, you will bridge the gap between complex federal cybersecurity mandates (such as Executive orders on Zero Trust and FedRAMP requirements) and technical delivery of Saviynt’s solutions to meet these mandates. Due to Federal Government contract requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 7+ years of dedicated IT Project Management experience.
At least 3–5 years of direct experience managing technical delivery within the U.S. Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), or Federal System Integrator (FSI) ecosystems.
A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in professional services, technical consulting, or team leadership within the technology sector, with a significant portion focused on post-sales customer engagements.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and delivering complex technical projects within defined timelines and budgets.
Deep familiarity with federal procurement processes and contract types (Firm-Fixed-Price, T&M).
Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to challenge the status quo politely and manage conflicting stakeholder priorities.
Proficiency with project management tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SmartSheet).
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Active Federal Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret clearance (or the ability to immediately clear a background investigation) is mandatory for this portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a technical or public policy discipline, an MBA, or relevant experience.
Proven experience managing projects within the Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), or Zero Trust domains is highly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-ACP certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end project lifecycle (Initiation through Go-Live) for Saviynt platform implementations using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Serve as the gatekeeper for the Statement of Work (SOW). Proactively manage scope creep, construct detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and execute formal change control processes when required.
Define, track, and achieve critical time to value (TTV) project milestones.
Assist customer success managers (CSM) in managing communication related to the application of various updates, patches, and fixes.
Assist with the reporting on status of various federal compliance and security initiatives relevant to Saviynt's offerings.
Report on key operational and financial metrics for the Expert Services team.
Develop and manage operational initiatives to deliver tactical results and drive process improvements within the team.
Monitor and manage project risks related to federal regulations, ensuring delivery adheres to NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards.
Collaborate with agency stakeholders and technical architects to provide necessary artifacts supporting the client's Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
Maintain a continuous Risk, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) log, proactively identifying blockages unique to federal environments (e.g., procurement delays, background check cycles).
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for federal C-suite executives, IAM Program Directors, and Contracting Officers (COs/CORs).
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of Saviynt Deployment Engineers, Product Architects, Partner Success Managers, and client-side personnel.
Deliver clear, transparent, and scannable status reports, steering committee presentations, and health dashboards tailored for government oversight.
Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter.
Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to): Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy, Incident Response Policy/Procedures, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures, Mobile Device Policy, Account Management Policy, Access Control Policy, Personnel Security Policy, Privacy Policy.