Senior Program Manager (IAM)

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager – IAM to lead and deliver large-scale Identity & Access Management programs. The role requires strong ownership of IAM initiatives, deep understanding of IAM technologies, and the ability to manage compliance, risk, and cross-functional stakeholders across global teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IAM program delivery, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Drive implementation and enhancement of IAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, and broader IAM ecosystems.
• Manage audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements, including controls validation, audit readiness, and reporting.
• Ensure alignment with security principles, IAM best practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with network, infrastructure, and security teams for seamless IAM integrations.
• Execute programs using Agile/Scrum methodologies, managing sprints, backlogs, and delivery tracking via Jira.
• Lead change management initiatives to introduce IAM process and system changes with minimal business disruption.
• Act as a primary point of contact for business, IT, and security stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Manage global, distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation, governance artifacts, and executive-level reports.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in program management, with a strong focus on IAM program delivery.
• Hands-on knowledge of IAM technologies such as Okta, SailPoint, and related platforms.
• Proven experience managing audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting in security programs.
• Strong understanding of IAM security principles, access controls, and risk management.
• Experience working with Agile frameworks, Scrum execution, and Jira-based tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in global, multi-time-zone environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Exposure to additional IAM tools and platforms beyond the core stack.

Key Skills

Program Management · Identity & Access Management (IAM) · Okta · SailPoint · Audit & Compliance · Security & Risk Management · Agile & Scrum · Change Management · Stakeholder Management · Global Program Delivery