Senior Project Manager – Identity & Access Management
Location: Hampshire/Hybrid working
Contract Length: 6+ months
Rate: Up to £620 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead major identity transformation initiatives within a large, complex organisation. You will take ownership of the delivery of enterprise identity platforms and services, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies. You will be instrumental in ensuring identity capabilities are secure, scalable, and aligned with wider cybersecurity and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of IAM programmes and multiple workstream projects
- Oversee the deployment and integration of Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and SSO solutions
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, delivery schedules, milestones, and dependencies
- Coordinate delivery across security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
- Ensure identity solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and compliance requirements
- Own and manage RAID logs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues
- Chair governance forums, steering groups, and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders
- Engage closely with business and technical stakeholders to manage requirements through to delivery
- Manage third-party suppliers and system integrators as part of programme delivery
- Contribute to the ongoing identity strategy and continuous improvement of IAM capabilities
Skills & Experience Required
- Extensive experience delivering identity and IAM transformation programmes as a Senior Project Manager
- Strong practical knowledge of Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and SSO technologies
- Solid understanding of authentication, access governance, and identity lifecycle management
- Track record delivering large-scale enterprise IT or security-led programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leadership
- Experience managing complex programmes with multiple dependencies and workstreams
- Strong governance, reporting, and delivery assurance capability
- Proven ability to manage vendors, delivery partners, and cross-functional teams
- Experience working in regulated, security-focused, or large enterprise environments
Desirable Experience
- Familiarity with Agile and/or ITIL delivery frameworks
- Exposure to Zero Trust or identity‑centric security models
- Knowledge of Azure and hybrid identity environments
- Background in regulated sectors such as Public Sector or Utilities
If you have the relevant skills and interested in hearing more about this fantastic contract opportunity, please apply with your latest CV