Job Description
Program Manager – Identity & Access Management (IDAM)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager – Identity & Access Management (IDAM) to lead a major, multi-year cybersecurity uplift program within a large, complex enterprise environment.
This role will take full end-to-end ownership of an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Program, including the implementation of One Identity and associated identity governance and access controls.
You will be accountable for delivery across multiple business units and international operations, driving measurable security, compliance, and operational outcomes.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
2-year FTC, with room for extensions
$180,000 Base + Super
Hybrid working model, 2 days in office.
Exposure to working alongside a well-established Australian Uni.
THE ROLE
As Program Manager, you will lead the planning, governance, and delivery of a strategic IDAM program aligned to broader cybersecurity uplift objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead end-to-end delivery of the Identity & Access Management Program
Own and execute a multi-year IDAM roadmap, aligned to cybersecurity priorities
Deliver enterprise solutions including Identity Governance (IGA), RBAC, PAM, and CIAM
Manage the implementation of One Identity and related integrations
Establish and maintain strong program governance, reporting, and executive visibility
Lead procurement, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and delivery management
Manage program financials, including budgets, forecasts, and perks realisation
Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Security,



Architecture, and Business units
Identify and resolve complex identity, access, and compliance challenges
Drive change management and adoption to ensure sustainable outcomes
THE COMPANY
A leading multi-sector university with more than 90,000 students and 10,000 staff globally.
We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work‐relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life‐changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Proven experience delivering enterprise‐scale cybersecurity or IDAM programs
Hands‐on program and project delivery background (not advisory only)
Strong understanding of Identity Governance, Access Management, RBAC, and PAM
Demonstrated ability to lead new, complex programs from initiation to delivery
Strong financial management experience across large programs
Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
Ability to operate autonomously with full accountability for outcomes
Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM) highly regarded
Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Melbourne.
To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx), or please send through a copy of your latest CV ****** a confidential discussion.
Please note: Only suitable candidates will get a call back for this vacancy.
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📌 Program Manager - Identity & Access Management (Idam) (Victoria)
🏢 Salt
📍 Victoria