Role – Cybersecurity Delivery Manager
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned CyberArk/IAM Senior Delivery Manager with 20+ years of experience in managing large-scale enterprise customers and delivering complex Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in CyberArk and IAM/PAM technologies and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving customer success.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale IAM/PAM projects, ensuring successful completion within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers, providing strategic guidance on IAM/PAM initiatives, roadmaps, and implementation best practices.
- Manage the adoption of industry standards and frameworks for IAM/PAM solution delivery.
- Lead technical teams in deploying, configuring, and integrating IAM/PAM solutions, including CyberArk, SailPoint, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Conduct workshops and discussions to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Provide technical leadership to ensure solutions meet organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
- Mentor and manage delivery teams, conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for upskilling.
- Develop resource plans to optimize team performance and project delivery efficiency.
- Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to identify and pursue business opportunities.
- Create strategic roadmaps to enhance IAM/PAM maturity, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Stay informed on emerging trends and advancements in IAM/PAM and broader cybersecurity domains.
- Manage multi-vendor environments and facilitate seamless integration of additional security tools and technologies.
- Coordinate and lead major incident management calls, ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with senior management to define operational strategies based on customer feedback and satisfaction metrics (CSAT).
- Monitor delivery processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement measures to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certifications: At least one of the following is required: CISM, CISSP, PMP, PRINCE2
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience
- 14+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on IAM/PAM architecture, deployment, and delivery.
- Proven experience leading teams and managing complex projects in enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in delivering IAM/PAM solutions aligned with regulatory compliance and risk management requirements.
Technical Expertise
- Extensive hands-on expertise with tools like CyberArk Core PAS, SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNow, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Proficiency in authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
- Experience integrating IAM/PAM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and directory services.
- Deep understanding of privileged access security, identity lifecycle management, and secure authentication mechanisms.
- Familiarity with additional cybersecurity technologies and tools for risk mitigation and compliance.
Additional Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a customer-centric approach.
- Ability to manage multiple critical projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Adept at conducting workshops, leading technical discussions, and facilitating training sessions for teams and stakeholders.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and take on responsibilities outside the primary area of expertise.