IAM Product Owner – Consultant

Kalles Group

IAM Product Owner Consultant advancing client CIAM programs at cybersecurity consultancy Kalles Group. Managing Agile backlogs, stakeholder alignment, governance, and delivery execution.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) program leadership, Agile delivery, and backlog management, while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments and drive alignment on priorities and execution.

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Product OwnershipAgile DeliveryBacklog ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesBacklog RefinementUser Story DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria DefinitionDelivery Risk IdentificationDependency ManagementTechnical Architecture InterpretationFraud Prevention SolutionsGovernance ImplementationCIAM Initiatives

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

PingFederatePingOne DaVinciAzure API ManagementCosmos DBF5/ShapeDigital Banking PlatformsIdentity InfrastructureSystem Integration DocumentationAgile PMO GovernanceCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Customer Identity ManagementAccess ManagementFinancial ServicesHighly Regulated IndustryIdentity IntegrationsGovernanceRisk ManagementSoftware DeliveryCross-Functional DeliveryMatrixed Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance the client's Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) program through leadership, structure, and operational excellence
Serve as the central coordination point between Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, Architecture, Security, and executive stakeholders
Own and manage the team's Product Backlog
Translate business objectives, functional requirements, and architectural designs into Product Backlog Items (PBIs)
Partner with cross-functional teams to align delivery with enterprise priorities
Establish and reinforce Agile delivery structure within the PMO governance model
Drive backlog refinement and ensure work meets the Definition of Ready before sprint planning
Identify and communicate risks, dependencies, blockers, sequencing issues, and impacts
Coordinate stakeholder alignment on priorities, timelines, and scope
Communicate delivery progress and emerging risks to technical teams, management, directors, and executives
Support release planning and execution
Foster collaboration across Security, Identity, Infrastructure, Architecture, QA, and Product organizations
Create repeatable delivery processes that improve transparency, accountability, and execution maturity
Act as servant leader for the CIAM delivery team by removing obstacles and driving work to completion
Maintain awareness of organizational dynamics in complex, matrixed environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Product Owner in Agile software delivery environments
Experience supporting IAM or CIAM initiatives
Experience leading cross-functional delivery involving engineering, architecture, security, and business stakeholders
Ability to operate within complex, highly matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of Agile delivery, backlog management, user story refinement, sprint planning, and acceptance criteria
Experience translating strategic initiatives into executable work with Product and Program Managers
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, including presentations to technical teams and executive leadership
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience identifying and managing delivery risks, dependencies, and competing priorities
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaboration-heavy environments with frequent meetings and evolving priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to structure ambiguous situations
Experience working West Coast business hours, including regular late-afternoon meetings
Preferred: software engineering or technical leadership experience
Preferred: PingFederate, PingOne DaVinci, or similar CIAM platform experience
Preferred: Azure API Management, Cosmos DB, F5/Shape, or related identity infrastructure familiarity
Preferred: identity integrations for customer-facing or mobile applications
Preferred: fraud prevention, governance, and risk management solutions such as Outseer
Preferred: financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
Preferred: Fiserv Corillian or similar digital banking platform familiarity
Preferred: ability to interpret technical architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, and system integration documentation
Preferred: governance and delivery structure implementation during Agile or PMO transformation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary range of $110,000-$150,000
Work/life balance and encouragement to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family
Manageable workload expectations