Identity at the Center #27 - What makes a good IAM Program Manager
Jan 20, 2020
In a discussion about what makes an effective IAM program manager, the hosts highlight the balance of technical and business skills essential for success. They stress the importance of having a clear strategy, strong communication, and robust relationships with stakeholders. Personal growth through self-awareness and collaboration with experts is emphasized, alongside the pitfalls of underinvestment in IAM initiatives. The conversation also touches on common mistakes organizations make and the need for long-term planning amidst the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Be Self-Aware And Fill Gaps
- Know your strengths and shore up weaknesses deliberately through roles like project management.
- Seek varied IT experience (ERP, PMO) to better understand how IAM interacts with other systems.
Hire Smarter People Than You
- Surround yourself with experts and delegate technical tasks to the people best suited for them.
- Treat team composition as a success factor and a learning opportunity.
Give Up Tasks To Grow
- Let go of hands-on roles when you want to move into program leadership; prepare a successor first.
- Accept the short-term discomfort to gain long-term career opportunities.