Managers Tool: Delegated Application Access Control
The Managers tool introduces a delegated access model. It enables selected users to manage applications, users, and licenses for specific SaaS tools without granting full administrative access.
Delegate Application Ownership Without Full Admin Access
Managers provides a middle-level role between full administrators and read-only users. It allows organizations to assign responsibility for specific applications to designated users while preserving overall control at the workspace level.
Managers can view all applications and analytics, but management actions are limited only to the applications assigned to them. This ensures that operational responsibilities can be distributed without exposing critical system settings or configurations.
Enable Controlled User and License Management
Managers can perform operational actions within their assigned applications, including managing users and licenses. This allows business owners or team leads to handle day-to-day access management without involving global administrators.
At the same time, restrictions are enforced at the workspace level, preventing managers from modifying integrations, system settings, or global permissions. This balance ensures that operational flexibility does not compromise system integrity.
This aligns with common SaaS management practices, where access control and license allocation are distributed to improve efficiency while maintaining governance
Maintain Consistent Access Boundaries
The Managers model ensures that permissions are clearly scoped. While managers have visibility across all applications, their ability to perform actions is limited to explicitly assigned resources.
For applications outside their responsibility, management actions are restricted, and the interface reflects these limitations. This prevents unintended changes and enforces consistent access policies across the organization.
Such controlled access contributes to compliance and governance use cases, where tracking and restricting permissions is essential for maintaining security standards
Improve Operational Efficiency Across Teams
By delegating application management to responsible users, Managers reduces the need for centralized administration. Routine tasks such as adding users or assigning licenses can be handled directly by application owners.
This reduces bottlenecks in IT operations and allows teams to operate more independently while still following predefined access rules.
Automation and delegation are commonly used to reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency in SaaS environments
Provide Visibility With Controlled Actions
Managers retain full visibility into the workspace, including dashboards, applications, and user data. However, their ability to take action is strictly limited to assigned applications.
This combination of visibility and restricted control ensures that managers can make informed decisions without exceeding their permissions. It also allows organizations to maintain transparency while enforcing clear responsibility boundaries.
How It Works
Role Assignment and Scope
- Manager Assignment: Workspace admins assign managers to specific applications via the Managers tab
- Scoped Permissions: Managers receive action permissions only for assigned applications
- Global Visibility: Managers can view all applications and analytics across the workspace
- No Workspace Control: Managers cannot modify integrations, billing, or system settings
Application-Level Actions
- User Management: Add or remove users within assigned applications
- License Control: Assign or unassign licenses based on application needs
- Restricted Actions: Management options are disabled for non-assigned applications
- Visual Indicators: Managed applications are marked to indicate ownership
Access Control Logic
- Role-Based Access: Managers operate under read-only base role with extended permissions
- Granular Permissions: Actions are allowed only within defined application scope
- Permission Enforcement: Unauthorized actions are restricted with clear system feedback
- No Role Escalation: Admin roles remain unchanged and are not overridden
Notifications and Auditability
- Assignment Notifications: Managers receive alerts when assigned to an application
- Access Changes: Notifications are triggered when permissions are updated or removed
- Audit Logs: All actions performed by managers are recorded for tracking and compliance
- Access Revocation: Removing manager role immediately disables management capabilities
Enable Controlled Delegation in SaaS Management
The Managers tool provides a structured way to distribute responsibilities across teams without compromising control. By combining visibility with scoped permissions, organizations can delegate operational tasks while maintaining governance over their SaaS environment.
This approach supports scalable SaaS management, where access, responsibility, and control are clearly defined across the organization.