PMP IT Project Manager

Client is looking for a Senior PMP IT Project Manager with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, to lead modernization and security transformation projects. They want someone who can manage the full project lifecycle, drive Zero Trust initiatives, oversee large-scale migrations, and mentor technical teams. Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder collaboration skills are essential. Additionally, the role involves supporting projects in the child care services domain, ensuring secure and compliant identity solutions for sensitive environments., We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead various transformation and innovation projects for the Ky Office of Child Support Services including the deployment of a new Identify Access Management solution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project lifecycle, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery, and meeting client expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing IT projects, specifically in the security domain, strong communication and organization skills, and a deep understanding of Identity and Access Management solutions. The project manager will work closely with the OIS, COT, and other technical team stakeholders., · Execution of Strategic Initiatives: Support high-impact transformation programs focused on modernizing the identity lifecycle, implementing Zero Trust architecture, and scaling secure access for diverse global business verticals and emerging technologies.

· Establish Operational Rigor: Define and drive program management best practices, including objectives and key results OKRs and execution roadmaps, to ensure engineering delivery aligns with long-term product strategy.

· Change Management: Develop and execute comprehensive communication and change management plans for major infrastructure transitions, ensuring stakeholders are informed and impact to the business is minimized.

· Manage Large-Scale Migrations: Lead the decommissioning of legacy tech debt while migrating users and systems to modern platforms.

· Manage the project lifecycle, from pre-kickoff to closure, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

· Develop and manage project plans, resource allocation plans, and project schedules to ensure successful project execution.

· Create project collateral and artifacts to build and support an effective project management practice.

· Coordinate with clients to understand their requirements, gather project information, and provide project updates.

· Lead and manage a team of technical resources, including engineers and consultants, to ensure successful project delivery.

· Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop contingency plans to ensure project success.

· Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product, and support teams, to ensure alignment and effective communication.

· Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with industry best practices, and that clients receive high-quality services.

· Conduct project post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve future project delivery.

· Align business flows to technical design, testing, and cutover; lead workshops and secure signatures.

· Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

· Experience designing and implementing IAM integrations, provisioning workflows, and access controls.

· Proven ability to lead and mentor technical engineering teams.

· Strong understanding of identity security principles and enterprise authentication models.

· Proven ability to lead and mentor technical engineering & product teams.

· Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

· Strong understanding of identity security principles and enterprise authentication models. (SAML, OIDC, SCIM) and access control models like Fine-Grained Authorization (FGA)

· Public sector child support/HHS; modernization programs.

· Familiar with Control-M, Azure SQL/AWS RDS, API Management/API Gateway. Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and communicate business impact to both engineers and executives.

· 8+ Years Experience in Design & customer experience: UX/UI design partnership (Mastery) and strong ability to translate user needs into product outcomes.

· 8+ Years Experience in Technical leadership: Technical project/program management; strong planning, execution, and risk/issue management.

· 8+ Years Experience in Analytics & decisioning: Data-driven problem solving, quantitative/competitive analysis, and use of insights to guide prioritization.

Tools and Platforms:

Jira/Azure DevOps, Confluence/SharePoint, Visio/Lucid, SQL tools, Postman; basics of Control-M; cloud endpoints on Azure or AWS.

Certifications:

Optional but beneficial credentials include PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP, CISM or technical certifications in AWS, Azure, or DevOps.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Voluntary benefits and insurance options Referral bonus opportunities Pre-tax commuter benefits

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