What Does an IAM Manager Actually Do?

What Does an IAM Manager Actually Do? First-Hand Insights from a 15-Year IAM Pro Introduction Fifteen years ago, I stumbled into Identity and Access Management (IAM) when “cloud SSO” was still a buzzword and the biggest access threat was a sticky note password. Fast-forward to today, and I manage an IAM team responsible for protecting thousands of users, devices, and applications. If you’re wondering what an IAM Manager actually does—and what it takes to thrive in the role—this post is for you....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · Jay Klinkowsky