The Role
The Engagement Manager will lead the Identity Governance practice, oversee project delivery, mentor teams, and drive business development initiatives to enhance clients’ identity programs.
Summary Generated by Built In
We help the world Be Everyday Ready™
Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engagement Manager, Identity Governance to lead and grow our Identity Governance practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality Identity Governance solutions and services to our clients, while building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires deep expertise in Identity Governance, strong leadership skills, and a passion for helping organizations mature their identity programs as part of their digital transformation journey. As Engagement Manager, you will lead and manage a team of Identity Governance consultants and architects, ensuring the successful delivery of client projects. You will also contribute to the development of service offerings, mentor and grow your team, and drive business development initiatives in partnership with other leaders across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of Identity Governance services to clients, including presales, consulting, solution design, and implementation.
- Oversee the development of Identity Governance offerings aligned with client needs, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
- Run client scoping workshops to design feasible IGA solutions with well-defined scope, timelines, and costs.
- Manage the Identity Governance practice team, fostering professional growth and building technical and consulting expertise.
- Collaborate with other practice leaders and sales teams to support cross-sell opportunities and organizational growth.
- Assist in developing and implementing business development strategies to promote the Identity Governance practice.
- Provide subject matter expertise in Identity Governance and stay current on emerging trends, tools, and best practices.
- Lead and facilitate workshops with clients for requirements gathering, process design, and technical solutioning.
- Confidently present solution proposals, implementation roadmaps, and progress updates to clients and executives.
- Mentor consultants and architects to enhance delivery quality and consulting skills.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables meet client satisfaction, balancing business, technical, and compliance objectives.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies across client projects and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Apply change management techniques to help clients adopt Identity Governance solutions successfully.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), with proven consulting and solution delivery expertise.
- Hands-on experience with leading IGA solutions such as SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow, Saviynt, or Oracle Identity Governance (OIG).
- Strong understanding of Identity Governance processes including access reviews, role-based access control, entitlement management, joiner-mover-leaver processes, and compliance reporting.
- Experience leading professional services engagements in Identity Governance across multiple industries.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
- Good understanding of consulting financial metrics (utilization, profitability, revenue recognition, backlog).
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
Top Skills
Identitynow
Oracle Identity Governance
Sailpoint Identityiq
Saviynt
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The Company
What We Do
Cyderes is a global cybersecurity partner built for today’s relentless threatscape. We specialize in identity-centric security, managed detection and response, and cloud defense—powered by AI and driven by expert operators. Our mission: arm organizations with the people, platforms, and perspective to "be everyday ready.”
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