IAM Engineer (Senior / Manager)/ Product Owner IAM (Delivery / Implementation Focus)---FTE / C2C

Position: IAM Engineer (Senior / Manager)/ Product Owner IAM (Delivery / Implementation Focus)

Location: Fort Mill, SC / New York, NY/ San Deigo, CA
Job Type: Full Time/C2C
Product Manager / Product Owner Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Product Manager / Product Owner specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern authentication and access management capabilities. The role will focus on multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, adaptive access controls, and secure browsing experiences across enterprise and customer-facing platforms.
The candidate will work closely with security, engineering, risk, compliance, and digital product teams to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions that enhance user experience while maintaining strong security controls.
This role is critical in building next-generation authentication platforms that enable secure digital access while reducing friction for users.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and execute the IAM product roadmap covering authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and access governance.
Drive adoption of modern authentication standards such as passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, and risk-based authentication.
Identify opportunities to enhance security posture while improving user experience across digital channels.
Identity & Authentication Capabilities

Lead delivery of core IAM capabilities including:
Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Adaptive / Risk-Based Authentication
Passwordless Authentication (Biometrics, FIDO2, Passkeys)
Access Management

Single Sign-On (SSO)
Identity Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)
Secure Access & Browsing

Secure browsing and session protection
Continuous authentication
Behavioral analytics driven access decisions
Security & Risk Integration

Work with cybersecurity and risk teams to implement risk-based authentication models that dynamically adjust authentication requirements based on:
Device posture
Location and network
User behavior
Transaction risk
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (PCI, SOC2, NIST, Zero Trust architecture principles).
Product Ownership
Define and manage product backlog, epics, and user stories for IAM initiatives.
Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable implementation.
Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning.
Platform & Vendor Management

Evaluate and integrate leading IAM platforms such as:
Okta
Ping Identity
ForgeRock
Microsoft Entra ID
Auth0
CyberArk (for privileged identity)
Manage vendor partnerships and IAM platform evolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:
Security Architecture
Digital Engineering
Cloud Platform Teams
Compliance & Risk
Customer Experience Teams
to ensure IAM capabilities align with enterprise security and digital strategy.

Required Qualifications
Experience
8 15 years of experience in product management, product ownership, or platform leadership
5+ years working with Identity & Access Management platforms
Experience delivering enterprise authentication and access solutions
Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:
Authentication & Identity Standards
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
SAML
FIDO2 / Passkeys
WebAuthn
IAM Capabilities
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Adaptive / Risk Based Authentication
Passwordless authentication
Identity federation
Privileged Access Management
Security Architecture
Zero Trust security model
Identity lifecycle management
Secure session management
Platform Experience (Preferred)

Hands-on experience with one or more:

Okta
Ping Identity
ForgeRock
Microsoft Entra ID
CyberArk
Auth0
Agile Product Leadership
Experience as Product Owner or Product Manager in Agile environments
Ability to translate security and risk requirements into engineering backlog
Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in regulated industries such as:
Financial Services
Capital Markets
Wealth Management
Banking
FinTech
Key Success Metrics

Reduction in authentication friction for users
Adoption of passwordless authentication
Improvement in security posture and fraud prevention
Faster identity onboarding and access provisioning
Compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards
Ideal Candidate Profile
A successful candidate will combine:
Security mindset
Product thinking
Enterprise platform expertise
Strong collaboration across engineering and risk teams
to deliver secure, frictionless digital identity experiences.