Project Manager - IT 3

Company:  Javen Technologies
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Must Have:

Active Directory (AD)

Agile Methodology

Azure

Identity and Access Management

Microsoft .NET Development

Technical Project Management

Nice to Have:

Okta

On Prem AD

SailPoint

Single Sign-On (SSO)

User Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will be responsible with coordinating with vendors in Identity and Access Management (IAM) space and drive the evaluation of those products for automated user provisioning capabilities. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be tasked with coordinating efforts between cross-functional teams, driving project timelines and commitments, and ensuring effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role requires a strong background in project management and technical knowledge of working with identity and access management systems. Individual should be able to work with various engineering teams, security team and should have excellent communication skills, proficiency in PowerPoint, creating multiple technical and non-technical documents and the ability to prioritize and deliver projects on time. Has deep understanding and passion about technology and is able to work independently.

Responsibilities:

Perform vendor product evaluation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, timeline, and deliverables.

Create product evaluation templates, gap analysis and stakeholder presentations.

Leverage knowledge of Identity and access governance to perform gap analysis between leading market products in this space against the home grown system.

Work closely with engineering teams to develop project plans, timelines, and milestones.

Drive project execution by coordinating efforts, providing clear direction, and ensuring follow-through on commitments.

Ensure effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing updates, clarifications, and managing expectations.

Employ project management tools and methodologies to guide projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.

Conduct regular project status meetings, identify risks and issues, and proactively address concerns.

Develop and maintain both technical and non-technical project documents, including project charters, plans, schedules, and reports.

Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Work with the existing application team to turn requirements into cost-effective solutions by applying knowledge of Active Directory and Identity Management.

Evaluating available market products and suggesting the best suited product and features for the given situation.

Help to evaluate from the technical perspective and implement 3rd party solutions in environment.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

Experience & Education

8 to 12 years IT experience

Bachelor’s is degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a quantitative discipline in science, business, or social science. Advance degree preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead development activities and manage stakeholders’ expectations globally across multiple project initiatives.

Experience in Identity Governance and Administration products (IGA) such as AD, and Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Saviyant etc.,

Experience in performing vendor evaluations, scoring, gap analysis and creating leadership presentations

Technical knowledge of Active Directory and system integration capabilities including high level understanding of Workday, ServiceNow and SCCM.

Self-motivated, self-starter and self-disciplined individual capable of planning and executing multiple projects.

Excellent technical, analytical, project management and organizational skills.

Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology department.
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