IAM Product Owner

3 Locations
------ New York

------ South Dakota

------ Fort Myers

Job Description

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:

o Device posture

o Location and network

o User behavior

o 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:

o Okta

o Ping Identity

o ForgeRock

o Microsoft Entra ID

o Auth0

o 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.

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person