Product Manager / Product Owner – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Product Manager 

<div><strong>Product Manager – Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM)</strong></div><div><strong>Role Overview</strong></div><div>We are seeking a <strong>Product Manager / Product Owner specializing in Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM)</strong> to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern authentication and access management capabilities. The role will focus on <strong>multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, adaptive access controls, and secure browsing experiences</strong> across enterprise and customer-facing platforms.</div><div>The candidate will work closely with <strong>security, engineering, risk, compliance, and digital product teams</strong> to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions that enhance user experience while maintaining strong security controls.</div><div>This role is critical in building <strong>next-generation authentication platforms that enable secure digital access while reducing friction for users.</strong></div><div><img src="//:0" height="2" width="626"></div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>Product Strategy &amp; Roadmap</strong></div><ul><li>Define and execute the <strong>IAM product roadmap</strong> covering authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and access governance.</li><li>Drive adoption of <strong>modern authentication standards</strong> such as passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, and risk-based authentication.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance <strong>security posture while improving user experience</strong> across digital channels.</li></ul><div><strong>Identity &amp; Authentication Capabilities</strong></div><div>Lead delivery of core IAM capabilities including:</div><div><strong>Authentication</strong></div><ul><li>Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)</li><li>Adaptive / Risk-Based Authentication</li><li>Passwordless Authentication (Biometrics, FIDO2, Passkeys)</li></ul><div><strong>Access Management</strong></div><ul><li>Single Sign-On (SSO)</li><li>Identity Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)</li><li>Role Based Access Control (RBAC)</li><li>Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)</li></ul><div><strong>Secure Access &amp; Browsing</strong></div><ul><li>Secure browsing and session protection</li><li>Continuous authentication</li><li>Behavioral analytics driven access decisions</li></ul><div><strong>Security &amp; Risk Integration</strong></div><ul><li>Work with cybersecurity and risk teams to implement <strong>risk-based authentication models</strong> that dynamically adjust authentication requirements based on:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Device posture</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Location and network</li><li class="ql-indent-1">User behavior</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Transaction risk</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>regulatory frameworks</strong> (PCI, SOC2, NIST, Zero Trust architecture principles).</li></ul><div><strong>Product Ownership</strong></div><ul><li>Define and manage <strong>product backlog, epics, and user stories</strong> for IAM initiatives.</li><li>Partner with engineering teams to ensure <strong>secure and scalable implementation</strong>.</li><li>Lead <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong> including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning.</li></ul><div><strong>Platform &amp; Vendor Management</strong></div><ul><li>Evaluate and integrate leading IAM platforms such as:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Okta</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Ping Identity</li><li class="ql-indent-1">ForgeRock</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Microsoft Entra ID</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Auth0</li><li class="ql-indent-1">CyberArk (for privileged identity)</li><li>Manage vendor partnerships and IAM platform evolution.</li></ul><div><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></div><div>Work closely with:</div><ul><li>Security Architecture</li><li>Digital Engineering</li><li>Cloud Platform Teams</li><li>Compliance &amp; Risk</li><li>Customer Experience Teams</li></ul><div>to ensure IAM capabilities align with <strong>enterprise security and digital strategy</strong>.</div><div><img src="//:0" height="1" width="626"></div><div><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></div><div><strong>Experience</strong></div><ul><li>8–15 years of experience in <strong>product management, product ownership, or platform leadership</strong></li><li>5+ years working with <strong>Identity &amp; Access Management platforms</strong></li><li>Experience delivering <strong>enterprise authentication and access solutions</strong></li></ul><div><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></div><div>Strong understanding of:</div><div>Authentication &amp; Identity Standards</div><ul><li>OAuth 2.0</li><li>OpenID Connect (OIDC)</li><li>SAML</li><li>FIDO2 / Passkeys</li><li>WebAuthn</li></ul><div>IAM Capabilities</div><ul><li>Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)</li><li>Adaptive / Risk Based Authentication</li><li>Passwordless authentication</li><li>Identity federation</li><li>Privileged Access Management</li></ul><div>Security Architecture</div><ul><li>Zero Trust security model</li><li>Identity lifecycle management</li><li>Secure session management</li></ul>