IAM Release Manager

GovCIO

. Direct and coordinate IAM/ICAM releases from development through production .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in release management and coordination of IAM/ICAM systems, ensuring compliance with federal policies and effective change management practices. Proficient in implementing automated deployment pipelines and leading cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

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Release ManagementIAM/ICAM Systems ExperienceAgile CertificationITIL Change ManagementAutomated Deployment Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Release PlanningConfiguration ManagementIdentity ResolutionChange Management ProceduresVersioning RecordsDeployment PlansRisk MitigationUser Acceptance TestingContinuous DeliveryFacilitation of Release Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

SailPointOktaMicrosoft Entra IDPing IdentityPKI/CACSAMLOAuthOIDCMaster Person Index

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP)ITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Policy ComplianceContractual RequirementsATOSecurity RequirementsChange-Managed IT Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and coordinate IAM/ICAM releases from development through production
Lead coordination, integration, and flow of development, testing, and deployment activities
Plan and schedule releases around upgrades, concurrent development, user acceptance testing, and blackout periods
Follow customer change management procedures and ensure releases are documented, approved, and traceable
Coordinate newly engineered IAM/ICAM capabilities, including identity resolution and person-matching enhancements, into production
Recommend and implement release process improvements, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
Identify and mitigate release-related risks, dependencies, and conflicts; escalate issues to the IAM Program Manager
Maintain release documentation, versioning records, and deployment/rollback plans
Ensure releases comply with federal policy, contractual requirements, ATO, and security requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 8+ years of experience in release management, configuration management, or IT program/project management (or commensurate combination of education and experience)
Demonstrated experience managing software/system releases involving Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) or Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems
Experience leading release planning, scheduling, and Forward Schedule of Change coordination in a change-managed IT environment
Working knowledge of ITIL change, release, and configuration management practices
Recognized Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) or demonstrated experience operating in an Agile/continuous delivery environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation of release planning
Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance
Preferred: Experience supporting release management for an IAM/ICAM program at a federal civilian agency
Preferred: Familiarity with IAM/ICAM technologies and concepts, including SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, PKI/CAC, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) or ITIL certification
Preferred: Experience implementing automated build, test, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD)
Preferred: Experience providing technical leadership to engineering staff across multiple, interrelated release tasks