Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Identity & Access Management

Rate: Up to £620 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead major identity transformation initiatives within a large, complex organisation. You will take ownership of the delivery of enterprise identity platforms and services, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies. You will be instrumental in ensuring identity capabilities are secure, scalable, and aligned with wider cybersecurity and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IAM programmes and multiple workstream projects
• Oversee the deployment and integration of Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and SSO solutions
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, delivery schedules, milestones, and dependencies
• Coordinate delivery across security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
• Ensure identity solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and compliance requirements
• Own and manage RAID logs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues
• Chair governance forums, steering groups, and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders
• Engage closely with business and technical stakeholders to manage requirements through to delivery
• Manage third‑party suppliers and system integrators as part of programme delivery
• Contribute to the ongoing identity strategy and continuous improvement of IAM capabilities

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience delivering identity and IAM transformation programmes as a Senior Project Manager
• Strong practical knowledge of Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and SSO technologies
• Solid understanding of authentication, access governance, and identity lifecycle management
• Track record delivering large‑scale enterprise IT or security‑led programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leadership
• Experience managing complex programmes with multiple dependencies and workstreams
• Strong governance, reporting, and delivery assurance capability
• Proven ability to manage vendors, delivery partners, and cross‑functional teams
• Experience working in regulated, security‑focused, or large enterprise environments
• Familiarity with Agile and/or ITIL delivery frameworks
• Exposure to Zero Trust or identity‑centric security models
• Knowledge of Azure and hybrid identity environments
• Background in regulated sectors such as Public Sector or Utilities

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