Sr. IM / IT Project Director to lead enterprise-wide IAM initiatives, including strategy, archi[...]

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. IM / IT Project Director to lead enterprise-wide IAM initiatives, including strategy, architecture, implementation, and governance .

This role is responsible for defining and driving the organization’s core identity management systems and initiatives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. The Project Director will oversee IAM operations and projects, provide strategic advice to senior management, and ensure solutions align with security best practices, regulatory requirements, and the IS Division’s objective

Tasks include :

Leading large-scale IAM projects, including concept definition, requirements analysis, design, and implementation.

Establishing the vision for IAM systems and driving adoption of modern identity solutions (SSO, MFA, access provisioning, lifecycle management)

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, ISO, ITSG) and internal security policies

Managing project scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborating closely with project managers and cross-functional teams

Overseeing vendor management, contract negotiation, and integration of IAM platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity) with enterprise systems

Providing strategic guidance on identity governance, access management, and risk mitigation

Reviewing budget proposals and recommending changes as needed

Must have :

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field AND several years of experience in information management and information technology or a related field

Experience leading the delivery of IAM initiatives and solutions including :

Managing IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, etc.), SSO, MFA, and access provisioning

Planning, evaluating, and advancing IAM, network, and security projects

Developing requirements for core IAM systems and managing the product development lifecycle

Managing stakeholders and third-party providers in IAM environments

Delivering distributed IAM systems and integrating with enterprise applications

Negotiating and managing contracts for IAM services

Preparing technical and business documentation related to IAM

Managing project lifecycle, scope, and change in multi-technology environments

Developing and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for IAM solutions

Experience with personnel and budget administration

Eligible for reliability clearance

Nice to have :

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or equivalent are preferred

Bilingualism (English, French) is an asset

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