VP, Technical IAM Programs

About This Role

This role involves leading key technical initiatives within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio, focusing on enhancing security controls, developing automation-driven solutions, and optimizing IAM technology stacks. The VP will guide teams, enable cross-functional collaboration, and align IAM programs with organizational objectives in critical areas like Secrets Management, IAM Security Monitoring, and Compliance Assurance & Governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical IAM Programs across domains such as Secrets Management, IAM Security Monitoring, and Compliance Assurance.
• Create and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps to drive innovation, bolster security, meet regulatory needs, and streamline IAM operations.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with Security Operations, Technology Teams, Governance, Operational Risk, and Internal Audit.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and organizational risks while reporting on blockers, corrective actions, and program milestones.
• Lead and contribute to designing technical solutions for complex automation use cases, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure documentation of standards, policies, and procedures for audit and compliance requirements.
• Define, implement, and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program maturity and effectiveness.
• Independently resolve technical challenges and escalate issues with clarity when necessary.

Requirements

• 8+ years IT experience (with BS/BA) or 10+ years IT experience (with High School Diploma/GED)
• 5+ years leading engineering teams delivering technology solutions in medium to large enterprises
• 5+ years experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related functions (Security Engineering, Cyber Intelligence, Vulnerability Management)
• 2+ years working with Agile methodologies (Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Technical Lead)
• 2+ years of people management experience (leading teams of 2+ engineers or contractors)
• Proven experience with Secrets Management technologies (secret scanning, vaulting tools like CyberArk/Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, BigID)
• Strong understanding of IAM directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise Security
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker able to develop and articulate long-term program visions and actionable roadmaps
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proactive problem solver with ability to navigate ambiguity

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent OR High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years IT experience
• Minimum 5 years leading engineering teams delivering technology solutions in medium to large enterprises and minimum 5 years’ experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or closely related functions.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading large-scale IAM initiatives
• Experience working in highly regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Government)
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, or NIST cybersecurity frameworks

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications