Full-Time Senior Director, Identity & Access Management

We are seeking a strategic Senior Director, Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our Global Security Office.

You will lead a multi-year IAM strategy, adapting it to new technologies and complex requirements. You will supervise technical teams focused on Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).

Essential skills include technical leadership, experience driving efficiency through automation and AI, and inspiring/developing teams.

The role requires leading Experian's IAM program transformation and building threat-informed defense controls within a vast, global environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Guide and evolve the IAM strategy to align with business and cybersecurity goals, incorporating new technologies and best practices.
2. Proactively address IAM needs and risks, anticipating challenges from new initiatives, threats, and regulatory changes across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
3. Transform the IAM operating model through cross-functional partnerships to identify evolving requirements.
4. Lead and develop a high-performing IGA & PAM team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
5. Optimize team operations via effective resource allocation and project prioritization.
6. Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of scalable IGA and PAM solutions, leveraging automation and AI.
7. Ensure strong identity lifecycle management, including access reviews, segregation of duties, and privileged access controls.
8. Establish and track IAM performance metrics, collaborating with audit and compliance.
9. Manage IAM vendors and tools, adhering to industry best practices.
10. Integrate automation and AI into IAM operations to improve workflows and incident response.
11. Enhance user experience and security posture by resolving complex IAM issues.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 5+ years in a global leadership role.
• Experience developing and executing multi-year IAM strategies in a global enterprise environment.
• Deep technical expertise in IGA and PAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Centrify, CyberArk).
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with IAM protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP) and cloud IAM capabilities (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD).
• Experience driving automation and using scripting, APIs, and orchestration tools.
• Understanding of AI applications in enhancing IAM capabilities.
• Experience communicating and influencing partners at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

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