Principal Engineering Program Manager
Role Overview
Looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to drive large-scale, cross-functional security and identity programs. The role owns end to end program delivery, including planning governance, risk management, and executive communication, while partnering closely with security, infrastructure, cloud, application, and compliance teams to deliver IAM initiatives that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Stakeholder Management
• Drive end-to-end IAM programs from planning to execution and closure
• Establish program governance, operating cadence, and decision forums • Manage dependencies across security, infra, cloud, app, and business teams
• Own program timelines, risks, issues, and executive communication
• Balance security requirements with business and engineering velocity
• Prepare and present status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership
IAM & Security Domain Responsibilities
• Lead IAM initiatives including:
• User lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver)
• Authentication & authorization
• Role-based and attribute-based access control (RBAC / ABAC)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) & MFA. Rapid Application Onboarding.
• Partner with engineering to implement IAM solutions across:
• On-prem and cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• SaaS and enterprise applications
• Drive access reviews, certifications, and audit readiness
• Ensure alignment with Zero Trust and least privilege principles
Cloud, Compliance & Risk
• Manage IAM programs in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Ensure compliance with SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI, GDPR (as applicable)
• Track and reduce identity-related risks and audit findings
• Drive remediation of excessive access, orphaned accounts, and policy gaps
• Partner with risk and audit teams to close findings on time
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in Program / Technical Program Management
• Strong hands-on understanding of IAM concepts and control
• Experience driving security or identity programs at enterprise scale
• Knowledge of cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD / Entra ID, GCP IAM)
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority
• Experience working with distributed global teams
• Certifications: CISM, PMP, AWS/Azure Security