Project Manager - Endpoint & Identity Transformation

Title: Project Manager - Endpoint & Identity Transformation

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid Must be willing to go onsite 4 days a week)

We are looking for a Sr.IT Project Manager with experience in Endpoint & Identity Transformation. The ideal candidate should be able to communicate with leadership; the project has high visibility with CXOs.

Responsibilities:

• Modernize endpoint, identity, and network access by moving Win 11 to Intune-based device management
• Replace legacy/GPOstyle access dependencies and IP/VPN checks with Intune and Conditional Access policies driven by identity risk and device compliance (e.g., health, encryption, OS version).
• Route M365 traffic directly to Microsoft from endpoints (AnyConnect route updates + ~40 site WAN firewall changes).
• Own end-to-end delivery of the Windows 11 and Intune modernization program, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, RAID logs, and status reports.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Endpoint, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Network, Security, and EndUser Computing teams.
• Lead governance forums, steering committees, and executive status updates.
• Manage migration of Windows 11 devices to Microsoft Intune-based device management.
• Coordinate retirement or replacement of legacy Group Policy Objects (GPOs) with Intune configuration profiles and endpoint security policies.
• Oversee implementation of device compliance policies (encryption, OS version, health state, Defender posture).
• Ensure alignment with Zero Trust principles and modern endpoint management standards.
• Lead transition from IP/VPN-based access controls to identity-driven Conditional Access.
• Coordinate deployment of Conditional Access policies
• Ensure seamless integration with Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
• Partner with Security teams to validate policy effectiveness and user impact.
• Manage changes to route Microsoft 365 traffic directly to Microsoft from endpoints.
• Coordinate AnyConnect route updates and Firewall and WAN rule changes
• Ensure minimal disruption to end-user productivity during network transitions.
• Align routing updates with Microsoft recommended M365 connectivity principles.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and user-experience risks.
• Oversee testing efforts; Coordinate UAT, pilot phases, and phased rollouts.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of IT project management experience
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale infrastructure or workplace transformation projects
• Good understanding of Windows 11 deployment and lifecycle concepts; Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management fundamentals; Conditional Access and identity-based security; VPN, firewall, and enterprise networking concepts; and Microsoft 365 connectivity and traffic optimization,
• Strong experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Knowledge of - Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, Entra ID (Azure AD) & Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Cisco AnyConnect, Enterprise WAN & firewall platforms, M365 ecosystem is a plus
• Skilled at generating full project plans
• Drive team delivery, including coordinating workstreams to manage project interdependencies
• Prepare clear, concise, and informative project reports/presentations for program/project meetings
• Use Microsoft Project and SharePoint to manage, monitor, and track project milestones and risk deliverables
• Knowledge and experience in end-to-end project delivery, either traditional Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) or agile delivery methodologies (or hybrid approaches)
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
• PMP Certification is preferred.