Manager, Identity and Access Management

Manager, Identity and Access Management needed for a direct hire opportunity with Yoh s client located in New York, NY.

Job Details
Type: Direct hire
Location: New York, NY 10013
Schedule: Hybrid 3 days per week in office
Salary: $150,000+ (Depending on experience)
Bonuses: The role is eligible for bonus / commission as applicable

Who We Are

• Leader in digital performance solutions, improving the impression quality and audience impact of digital advertising.
• Built on best practices, solutions create value for media buyers and sellers by bringing transparency and accountability to the market, ensuring ad viewability, brand safety, fraud protection, accurate impression delivery, and audience quality across campaigns to drive performance.
• Since 2008, the company has helped hundreds of Fortune 500 companies gain the most value out of their media spend by delivering best-in-class solutions across the digital ecosystem that help build a better industry.

Position Overview

• As the Manager, Identity and Access Management within the Corporate Systems department, you will lead the development and evolution of company s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program.
• This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical ownership focusing on modernizing and scaling identity architecture, ensuring secure access controls, and aligning IAM practices with business and compliance requirements.
• You will report directly to the Sr Director of Corporate Systems and partner closely with Information Security and key business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise IAM infrastructure, with Okta as the core identity platform.
• Lead the end-to-end integration and lifecycle management of applications into Okta, including SCIM provisioning and federated SSO setup.
• Redesign and manage scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks to ensure secure, policy-driven access aligned with business functions.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team (10 20% of the role) to align IAM initiatives with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001) and Zero Trust principles.
• Act as a hands-on subject matter expert in IAM systems, authentication standards (SAML, OAuth2, IPSIE, OIDC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement.
• Evaluate and continuously improve governance processes for identity lifecycle events, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, entitlement reviews, and periodic access certifications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs to ensure clarity, operational efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Guide and support stakeholders on Okta and other IAM technologies, providing strategic input and hands-on troubleshooting for complex issues.
• Design, deploy, and maintain IAM workflows such as user onboarding/offboarding, registration, and provisioning/de-provisioning.
• Establish and enforce the best practices for standardized access control management across all enterprise systems.
• Develop and execute migration strategies for onboarding new applications to Okta, replacing manual access processes with automated, auditable workflows.
• Provide escalation support and mentorship to the broader IT team on advanced IAM topics and complex service tickets.
• Translate business requirements into scalable IAM solutions by engaging stakeholders, removing blockers, and driving consensus around governance standards.
• Continuously align IAM architecture with the evolving business strategy, ensuring agility, compliance, and long-term scalability.
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of IAM engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Define clear goals, roles, and expectations for team members; conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Provide technical direction while empowering the team to take initiative and innovate within secure IAM practices.
• Drive the hiring and onboarding process for new IAM team members, ensuring alignment with team culture and technical standards.
• Lead team planning activities including sprint planning, prioritization of IAM workstreams, and alignment with business objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Information Security, IT Operations, Compliance, and Engineering to align IAM services with evolving organizational needs.
• Serve as the strategic liaison between the IAM function and senior leadership, effectively communicating risks, progress, and value delivery.
  

Operational Excellence

• Define and track IAM KPIs (e.g., time-to-access, access request fulfillment rates, audit exceptions).
• Oversee change management and configuration control in production identity systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response efforts related to IAM service degradation, misconfigurations, or security exceptions.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or master s in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience leading and managing an IAM or Identity Engineering team, including performance management, mentorship, and team development.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling IAM programs while managing cross-functional relationships with IT, Security, and business stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Okta administration and platform ownership, including SCIM provisioning, SSO integrations, and policy configuration.
• Okta Certified Administrator or Architect (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of IAM protocols such as SCIM, SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC, and experience managing lifecycle events (joiner/mover/leaver).
• Strong experience designing and managing RBAC or ABAC models in enterprise environments.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and audit frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001), with experience supporting compliance through IAM governance.
• Familiarity with API integrations and scripting (e.g., REST APIs, PowerShell, Python) for IAM-related automation and integration tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively manage across technical and business teams.
  

Why Join Us?

• Lead mission-critical identity initiatives in a globally recognized technology company.
• Work with modern cloud IAM tools and contribute to strategic platform decisions.
• Join a high-impact team that values autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Make a meaningful difference in securing access for a global user base.
• This role will also be eligible for boncommission (as applicable), equity, and benefits.

Estimated Min Rate: $150,000
Estimated Max Rate: $210,000


What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.