Project Manager

Job#: 3032833

Job Description:
Project Manager

Location: Tempe, Arizona (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead key initiatives. This role is central to a major technology transformation involving Okta and Oracle identity solutions. The ideal candidate will manage a project reset, establish clear structure in an ambiguous environment, and drive the project to successful completion by working with multiple application owners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IAM-related projects, including Okta integrations and migrations.
• Establish project structure, create detailed project plans (Gantt charts), define roles with a RACI matrix, and maintain a RAID log.
• Provide consistent weekly status reports and manage overall project performance, including schedule, budget, and resource utilization.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external vendors, ensuring alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct impact analysis and dependency mapping by engaging with numerous application owners.
• Identify and mitigate project risks by developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with architects, engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders to remove roadblocks and maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager in enterprise-level environments, with demonstrated skills in client management and relationship development.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Okta (integration, upgrades, or implementation). Strong background in Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles and technologies. Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile) and project planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Identity solutions (OAM, OIG).
• Background supporting IAM transformation or modernization programs.
• Understanding of cloud identity ecosystems and security best practices.
• PMP, Lean, or other project management certifications are a plus.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.