Cybersecurity Project Manager – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Houston, TX | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) | Contract-to-Hire

Lead the Cybersecurity Initiatives That Protect the Enterprise

Are you a Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and execution? Do you enjoy leading complex enterprise initiatives while working alongside engineers, architects, and security leaders to deliver meaningful business outcomes?

Our client is looking for a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead high-impact Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Secrets Management initiatives. This isn’t a role where you’ll simply track project plans, you’ll be responsible for driving execution, removing roadblocks, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring critical cybersecurity programs are delivered successfully.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy working in fast-paced enterprise environments, and know how to bring cross-functional teams together, we’d love to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple cybersecurity projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Manage enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Secrets Management initiatives.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and executive dashboards.
• Drive execution across engineering, infrastructure, application, and business teams while ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and develop recovery plans for projects that fall behind.
• Coordinate application onboarding into IAM platforms and privileged account onboarding into PAM solutions.
• Support enterprise Secrets Management initiatives, including credential migration into centralized vaults.
• Facilitate project meetings, executive updates, governance sessions, and stakeholder communications.
• Deliver clear, concise reporting on project health, KPIs, risks, and overall program status.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of enterprise Project Management experience.
• Experience leading cybersecurity, IAM, PAM, or enterprise identity management initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, dependencies, RAID logs, budgets, and executive reporting.
• Comfortable partnering with engineers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business leaders to drive successful project delivery.

Technical Experience

We’re looking for candidates with experience supporting or leading projects involving technologies such as:

Identity & Access Management

• SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Okta
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• User provisioning and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Privileged Access Management

• CyberArk
• Privileged account onboarding
• Just-in-Time (JIT) access
• Least Privilege models

Secrets Management

• HashiCorp Vault
• Enterprise credential vaulting
• Secrets lifecycle management

Security & Authentication

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Zero Trust Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• CISM or other cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
• SailPoint, Microsoft Identity, Azure Security, or AWS Security certifications are highly desirable.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Lead highly visible cybersecurity initiatives that directly impact the enterprise.
• Work alongside senior cybersecurity and technology leadership.
• Drive Identity & Access Management modernization and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time leadership role following a successful contract period.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that’s building the future of secure identity management and helping protect one of the industry’s leading enterprise environments.