VP, Identity Governance and Administration

Role Overview

• Define and execute the multi-year global IGA strategy and roadmap aligned with Zero Trust, cloud transformation, M&A integration, and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, DORA, etc.).
• Own all aspects of the enterprise IGA platform including architecture, deployment, upgrades, and integration with HRIS, PAM, Cloud IAM (AWS, Azure), ITSM, and SIEM.
• Lead a high-performing team (engineers, architects, and analysts) across multiple geographies; provide mentorship and career development.
• Establish and continuously improve identity governance processes: access reviews/certifications, role mining & engineering, SoD conflict management, birthright & request-based provisioning, and access analytics/risk scoring.
• Serve as the primary escalation point and executive sponsor for identity-related audits and regulatory examinations.
• Partner closely with business unit leaders to balance security, compliance, and user experience.
• Drive automation and self-service initiatives to reduce manual access fulfillment and certification burden.
• Own vendor relationships and contracts for IGA and related identity tools; lead RFP processes when required.
• Establish KPIs, KRIs, and executive-level reporting on the health and maturity of the IGA program (certification completion rates, orphan/ghost account reduction, time-to-revoke, etc.).
• Create and update an Identity Strategy that advances the IGA program and ensures program maturity increases and meets the needs of the business.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, work in fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the corporation and with professional services firms (e.g., external auditors); Strong business, leadership, and management skills.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to handle complex budgets and maintain adherence to budget targets.
• Knowledge of various relevant compliance frameworks and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials handled.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• CISSP Certification required
• CISA/CISM certifications preferred
• 7 years in identity and access management leadership roles.
• Proven experience standing up or transforming an enterprise-scale IGA program in a complex, highly regulated environment (financial services, healthcare, or global tech strongly preferred).
• Deep hands-on expertise with at least one major IGA platform (Saviynt preferred) and strong familiarity with the broader market.
• Demonstrated success integrating IGA with privileged access management, cloud IAM, and HR systems.
• Experience leading large, distributed teams (15+ people) and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Strong understanding of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), risk-based certification, and access intelligence/analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of IGA concepts, strategy, and execution.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• ITSM

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program