Riz Badshah
@rizbadshah
Experienced Sr. IT Program, Project, IT Operations/Infra & Cybersecurity Management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Sr. IAM Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing Identity Access Management (IAM), DevOps, and Cloud Infrastructure projects. My expertise lies in navigating large, complex environments using Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. I have a proven track record of driving compliance with industry regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR, ensuring that organizations meet their security and operational objectives.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performing teams and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity integration and product management. My experience includes managing IAM projects for major organizations, where I have improved delivery efficiency by up to 40% and increased employee security awareness by 60%. I am passionate about fostering collaboration and driving organizational change to achieve strategic goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. IAM Project Manager
Worldpay
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led IAM, IT infrastructure, Cloud Platforms/DevOps, and SDLC Management projects for 67k users, ensuring successful integration of cybersecurity and IAM solutions across Cloud Platforms. Utilized Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency by 40%.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
Amtrak
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 (2 months)
Developed and implemented IAM and IT Infrastructure projects for 28k users, achieving 70% project deliverable efficiency. Collaborated with teams to align security initiatives with organizational change management objectives.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
TD Bank
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Directed a $12M IAM projects portfolio, enhancing access controls integration with legacy Banking systems. Cultivated stakeholder relationships and developed training programs, resulting in a 60% increase in security adoption.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
Gategroup
Aug 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 6 months)
Led IAM project portfolio across multiple regions, improving security compliance and reducing incidents by 25%. Organized Agile planning sessions and collaborated with stakeholders on strategy execution.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
United States Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 (11 months)
Led IAM strategy transformation projects for over 25k users, enhancing access management security. Implemented Agile processes, contributing to improved delivery efficiency and cross-departmental security initiatives.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
QTS Data Centers
Dec 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Managed IAM implementation strategy and compliance across 13 sites, achieving SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance. Reported on program status and performance metrics to executives.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
Multi-Client Contract
Jan 2000 - Feb 2014 (14 years 1 month)
Drove IAM projects across various sectors, leveraging project tracking tools and Agile processes to ensure program success and collaboration across teams.
Sr. IAM Project Manager
Siemens
May 2010 - May 2011 (1 year)
Led global IT Security and IAM roadmap, aligning technical requirements with business needs. Facilitated discussions with management to ensure alignment on security strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Business School
Organizational Leadership, Business
Studied Business and Organizational Leadership, focusing on strategic management and leadership skills essential for effective organizational performance.
Northern Virginia Community College
BBA, Business Administration
Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration, gaining foundational knowledge in business principles, management, and administration.
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