ABOUT KALLES GROUP:

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As an IAM Product Owner Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our client's Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) program by providing leadership, structure, and operational excellence across a growing Agile delivery team. This role extends well beyond backlog management—you will serve as the central point of coordination between Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, Architecture, Security, and executive stakeholders to ensure identity initiatives move from strategy to successful execution.

Working within a rapidly evolving PMO environment, you will help establish consistent delivery practices while navigating organizational complexity, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups. You will bring clarity to ambiguous requirements, translate business objectives into actionable work, and ensure Product Backlog Items (PBIs) are refined, prioritized, and ready for development. Success in this role requires strong political awareness, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority while keeping delivery teams focused on business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage the team's Product Backlog, ensuring user stories are refined, prioritized, and ready for sprint execution
Translate business objectives, functional requirements, and architectural designs into well-defined Product Backlog Items (PBIs)
Partner with Product Managers, Program Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams to align delivery with enterprise priorities
Help establish and reinforce Agile delivery structure within an evolving PMO governance model
Drive backlog refinement sessions and ensure work meets Definition of Ready prior to sprint planning
Identify risks, dependencies, blockers, and sequencing issues early while proactively communicating impacts
Coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups to maintain alignment on priorities, delivery timelines, and scope
Provide consistent communication to technical teams, line management, Directors, and executive leadership regarding delivery progress and emerging risks
Balance competing priorities while supporting multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced, meeting-intensive environment
Support release planning and execution while ensuring dependencies and deliverables remain aligned across teams
Foster collaboration across Security, Identity, Infrastructure, Architecture, QA, and Product organizations
Help create repeatable delivery processes that improve transparency, accountability, and execution maturity
Act as a servant leader for the CIAM delivery team by removing obstacles, facilitating communication, and driving work to completion
Maintain awareness of organizational dynamics and communicate effectively in complex, highly matrixed environments

ABOUT YOU:

Your values:

- Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
- Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
- Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner within Agile software delivery environments
Previous experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM) or Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) initiatives
Experience leading cross-functional delivery efforts involving engineering, architecture, security, and business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within complex, highly matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices, backlog management, user story refinement, sprint planning, and acceptance criteria
Experience partnering with Product Managers and Program Managers to translate strategic initiatives into executable work
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with experience presenting to both technical teams and executive leadership
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining delivery momentum
Experience identifying and managing delivery risks, dependencies, and competing priorities
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with significant collaboration, frequent meetings, and evolving priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations
Experience working West Coast business hours, including regular late afternoon meetings

Preferred Qualifications

Previous software engineering or technical leadership experience
Hands-on experience with Customer Identity technologies including PingFederate, PingOne DaVinci, or similar CIAM platforms
Familiarity with Azure API Management (APIM), Cosmos DB, F5/Shape, or related identity infrastructure
Experience supporting identity integrations for customer-facing or mobile applications
Knowledge of fraud prevention, governance, and risk management solutions such as Outseer
Experience within financial services or highly regulated industries
Familiarity with Fiserv Corillian or similar digital banking platforms
Ability to read and interpret technical architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, and system integration documentation
Experience implementing governance and delivery structure within organizations undergoing Agile or PMO transformation

WHAT WE OFFER:

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000-$150,000.
Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.

LOCATION:

This role is remote

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to talent@kallesgroup.com.

Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.