IAM Manager // Philadelphia

A well-established organization headquartered in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management Manager to lead its IAM program. In this role, you will own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of identity and access controls across the enterprise - spanning user lifecycle management, privileged access, authentication frameworks, and directory services. You will lead a small team of IAM engineers and analysts while partnering closely with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time., Leading the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the enterprise IAM program across on-premises and cloud environments

Managing a team of IAM engineers and analysts, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and workload prioritization

Overseeing user lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows across HR, IT, and business systems

Driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies

Owning the privileged access management program, including account discovery, vaulting, session monitoring, and periodic review

Leading access certification campaigns and ensuring timely remediation of access exceptions and policy violations

Partnering with the security, compliance, and audit teams to support IAM-related regulatory requirements and control assessments

Evaluating and managing IAM tooling, vendor relationships, and roadmap planning in alignment with enterprise architecture standards

Developing and maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures and ensuring they remain current and enforceable

Communicating program status, risk posture, and initiative progress to IT leadership and executive stakeholders

Tech Breakdown

35% IAM Program Ownership & Strategy

25% Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

20% Technical Operations & Platform Management

20% Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Daily Responsibilities

30% Leading and supporting the IAM team across operational tasks, projects, and escalations

25% Managing identity platform configurations, access policies, and lifecycle workflows

20% Collaborating with IT, security, HR, and compliance stakeholders on IAM-related initiatives

15% Oversight of access certifications, PAM operations, and exception management

10% Reporting, documentation, and program governance activities

This position is ideal for a seasoned IAM practitioner who is ready to step into - or continue growing in - a leadership capacity. You bring deep hands-on experience with identity platforms and governance processes, and you are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves on a technical problem as you are presenting program health to an executive audience. The ideal candidate is strategic in their thinking, collaborative in their approach, and disciplined in their execution., 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity

Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity, or comparable tools

Strong understanding of core IAM concepts including SSO, MFA, RBAC, ABAC, PAM, identity governance, and the user provisioning lifecycle

Experience managing or contributing to access certification and recertification campaigns

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM such as SOX, HIPAA, NIST, or ISO 27001

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive IAM initiatives from concept through implementation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess identity risk and recommend practical controls

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to both technical teams and senior leadership

Ability to manage and develop direct reports while fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience building or maturing an IAM program from the ground up or through a significant transformation

Hands-on knowledge of Privileged Access Management tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea

Familiarity with identity protocols and standards including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and LDAP

Experience with IGA (Identity Governance & Administration) platforms and automated provisioning workflows

Exposure to Zero Trust architecture principles and their application to identity and access strategy

Knowledge of cloud identity management across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform environments

Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services, healthcare, or legal

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SC-300, or SailPoint IdentityNow Certified Engineer, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote days

Opportunities for career growth into senior security leadership

Support for professional certifications and continuing education

A collaborative environment with meaningful work and enterprise-scale impact