Director SaaS Applications Capabilities & Governance

ADP is hiring a Director, SaaS Applications Capabilities & Governance

 

Locations (preferred): Roseland NJ, Alpharetta GA, Pasadena CA, Orlando FL, Miami FL, Norfolk VA

Remote: Open to hiring remotely

 

Accepting applications until 3/31/26

 

• Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
• Are you an inspiring leader who people have followed and worked for over and over again?
• Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging? 

 

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?

 

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the security, compliance, and lifecycle management of all SaaS applications within ADP. This role ensures that identity and access controls are effectively implemented across the SaaS ecosystem, aligning with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including global security organization (GSO), technology groups, procurement, business units, HR, finance, and compliance teams, to maintain a secure and compliant SaaS environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

SaaS Application Security & Access Management

• Conduct comprehensive IAM assessments for all SaaS applications to identify, assess and protect, and govern
• Identity needs for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution to enhance access security, in conjunction with the Access Management Team
• Identity needs for role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles are applied across all SaaS platforms
• Oversee the provisioning and de-provisioning processes to ensure timely and accurate user access management.

 

Governance & Compliance

• Strategize and implement operating processes and governance to ensure consistent application of IAM policies across all SaaS applications.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations, such as GDPR, SOX, and ISO standards.
• Implement regular access reviews and certifications to maintain appropriate access levels and detect potential security gaps.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of IAM policies, procedures, and configurations for SaaS applications.

 

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement, global security organization, and requesting teams to evaluate and select SaaS vendors that meet security and compliance requirements.
• Partners with business units to understand the needs and ensure that IAM solutions support business objectives while maintaining security.
• Coordinate with HR teams to manage user lifecycle events, including onboarding, role changes, and terminations
• Engage with the global security organization to align SaaS IAM strategies with broader organizational security initiatives.

 

 Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Stay informed about emerging IAM threats and best practices to proactively address potential risks.
• Lead initiatives to automate IAM processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error.
• Monitor and report on IAM metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Define, implement, and operate the use and impact of GenAI within IAM landscape along with use of GenAI in the ecosystem.

 

You're a passionate leader focused on engagement as well as results, and you're not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dive into the code when necessary. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun.

 

Like what you see?  Apply now!

Learn more about ADP at jobs.adp.com.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

 

Here's what you can expect on a typical day:

• You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You must know Agile well.
• Your seven or more years of team leadership have delivered amazing results, and you pride yourself on developing the people who work for you, as well as providing an inclusive team environment where they all can thrive. If asked, they would follow you anywhere and enthusiastically credit you with helping to grow their careers.
• Working in two-week sprints, you must keep up with timelines and coding standards. You'll be looking ahead to the next coding criteria to build technically sound and functional tools.
• Continuous Learning. An eagerness to learn will help you keep up with ever-changing technologies and maintain the ability to create the best tools for our clients. You are comfortable and thrive in an autonomous role since that will be essential for your success.
• You'll work with business leadership and project management to understand priorities and create automation accordingly.
• You will present and defend your team's approach to leadership. There is no typical day as you partner and work with people across the development organization to turn ideas into reality.
• You have 10+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.

 

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience or knowledge focusing on SaaS environments including but not limited to Microsoft Collaboration tools, technology simplification, identify management
• Working experience or knowledge in technologies, life cycle management and/or governance
• Strong understanding of RBAC, MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
• Working with different data sources and providing insights into SaaS operations
• Understanding of identity governance best practices, including continuous SaaS discovery and automated lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage risks related to disparate, non-standard, and unapproved SaaS usage.
• Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with cross-functional teams, including HR, legal, audit, and business leaders.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership
• Experience managing or mentoring a technical team in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with Program & Change Management
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on technical approach
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Passionate about automation, security, and operational excellence
• Self-driven, organized, and comfortable operating in a hybrid, fast-paced environment
• An analytical and security-driven mindset with an eye for operational detail.

 

 Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• AWS or Azure Security Certification
• Certified DevSecOps Professional or equivalent

 

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

 

• Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

What are you waiting for?  Apply today!

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