.Job OverviewPlans, directs and leads the activities of cross-functional teams assigned to a large identity and Access Management projects from end to end, from Initiation, scoping and planning through to delivery and handover to Operations.Essential FunctionsManages project delivery, managing plans, RAIDs, project metrics, finances and status reporting.Manages projects delivering the following capabilities: Authentication and MFA, Authorization, Identity Federation, Identity Governance and Privileged Access Management.Uses different project methodologies to deliver projects from Agile through to Waterfall methods.Manages project delivery process, validates the project scope, plans and schedules for moderately complex projects under broad supervision; adheres to metrics for project success and suggests appropriate metrics; provides input to and applies standards (e.G. delivery process, roles and responsibilities, operational norms, compliance); drives completion of the project.Identifies and manages risks to project and program success and escalates to management as necessary.Manages stakeholder relationships; develops and executes communication plan.Manages change by identifying impacts of the project, building awareness and support for change within the organization, and contributing to development of training.Evaluates project results against success metrics; recommends or implements changes to processes, resources and solutions that improve productivity and end product.Consistently delivers established team reporting and guidance metrics.Enforces organizational policies and establishes goals for project teams which develop business applications and information services products.Leads cross-functional teams in the execution of full product development life cycle development.Under general direction, responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and serves as a single point of contact for internal and external client.Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including clients, Development, QA/Testing, IT, client services and Operations.Implements defined project scope and objectives.Initiates, plans, executes, and closes software/product development activity.Participates in setting and enforces project direction with cross-functional teams.Plans and manages resource allocations and task assignments within a matrix managed environment.Lead medium to large sized cross-functional teams. Works with management across the organization to define, plan, develop and implement new information products and services.Manages, and controls scope, schedule and budget for projects. Communicates project status and risks, with associated recommendations, to all stakeholders including senior management and clients.Ensures adherence to quality standards.Provides business guidance to project team.Will have direct client contact on a regular basis
