Colliers is seeking an accomplished Senior IAM Engineer (Project Lead) to drive the delivery of our global Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities, with a strong emphasis on Saviynt-based Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). This role combines deep technical engineering expertise with hands-on project leadership, enabling the successful execution of IAM initiatives across a global enterprise.
You will guide solution design, lead engineering workstreams, coordinate with global partners, and ensure IAM projects are delivered on time, aligned with security standards, and supportive of business outcomes. This senior role serves as a technical lead, delivery coordinator, and trusted advisor for IAM modernization efforts.
Responsibilities :
IAM Engineering & Operations
› Design, configure, and deploy Saviynt IGA solutions to support identity lifecycle management, application onboarding, access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement.
› Onboard human and machine identities, applications, and directories (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID) into Saviynt.
› Develop and maintain joiner-mover-leaver workflows, access review campaigns, and SoD policies.
› Troubleshoot and resolve provisioning, access, and entitlement issues; provide L2/L3 support and coordinate with vendors as needed.
› Collaborate with internal teams (Security, HR, IT Ops, Application Owners) to align IAM solutions with business needs.
› Document technical designs, configuration guides, and runbooks for IAM processes.
› Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within the IAM ecosystem.
Project Management & Delivery
› Lead and coordinate IAM-related project tasks, ensuring delivery, timelines, and milestones are clearly defined and met.
› Work closely with stakeholders to gather project requirements, track progress, and communicate updates.
› Assist in developing project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and resource estimates for IAM initiatives.
› Manage dependencies across cross-functional teams and escalate risks or issues proactively.
› Ensure project documentation, reporting, and governance processes are followed consistently.
› Support change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training materials, and implementation readiness.
› Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes within the IAM program.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
› Act as a senior engineering liaison between global/regional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
› Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs that meet policy, compliance, and operational needs.
› Identify and propose automation, process optimization, and innovation opportunities within the IAM ecosystem.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
› 7+ years of IAM engineering experience, with at least 3+ years hands‑on with Saviynt IGA.
› Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, access governance, SSO protocols (SAML, OIDC), REST APIs, and connector frameworks.
› Experience leading technical workstreams or projects in a global, cross‑functional environment.
› Skilled in PowerShell, Java, and troubleshooting complex IAM workflows.
› Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
› Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing concurrent priorities.
Requirements
Saviynt Certified IGA Professional preferred.
› Experience with AD, Entra ID, Google Cloud, PKI, and PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, CPAM, Thycotic).
› Proficiency with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
› Familiarity with compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
› Demonstrated experience coordinating project delivery or leading technical project components.
