Senior Director - IAM

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of identity management? As the Senior Director of Identity Management , you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative identity management solutions across our organization. This is a pivotal role where your strategic vision will align with IT and organizational goals, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable identity lifecycle management.

Your leadership will be crucial in engaging staff, leadership, and business partners to enhance information risk management across the enterprise. If you're passionate about making a difference in identity management, we want to hear from you!

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and execute a comprehensive identity management strategy that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory compliance, collaborating with IAM leadership to set strategic directions.
• Identity Lifecycle Management: Oversee user provisioning, deprovisioning, and identity governance processes to ensure secure and efficient operations.
• Technology Implementation: Lead the deployment and management of identity management platforms, including IGA tools and Client IAM tools.
• Risk Management: Evaluate and prioritize risks in systems, recommending controls that balance effectiveness with business impact.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster relationships between IAM and business units to implement best risk management practices.
• Organizational Change: Drive enterprise buy-in to address risk areas and promote a culture of information risk awareness.
• Project and Budget Oversight: Manage the selection and prioritization of IM projects and oversee budget management.
• Team Development: Mentor a high-performing technical IAM team, setting standards for engineering excellence and readiness.
• Identity Management: Own and enhance workforce and client identity for all users and applications, implementing strategic IAM patterns.
• Performance Tracking: Create and monitor IAM KPIs and OKRs tied to business outcomes.

• Experience: 12+ years in identity management, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in identity management technologies, including Active Directory and IGA tools. Preferred: PAM, AWS IAM, and CIAM.
• Engineering Experience: Hands-on experience designing and implementing IAM solutions, progressing from senior engineer/architect to strategic leadership.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams with strong people management skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.) are a plus.

• Expertise in Access Management Tools & Technologies
• Deep understanding of Identity & Access Management Industry Standards
• Strong Leadership capabilities
• Accountability and Strategic Vision

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We believe in fairness and transparency. Final salaries are based on various factors, including skills, experience, and location.

At Northwestern Mutual, we prioritize our clients' interests and foster an environment where creativity and leadership thrive. Join us to grow your career while enjoying first-class perks and benefits.

• Concierge service
• Employee resource groups

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee can contribute ideas and achieve their personal and professional goals.

We’re excited about the potential you bring to Northwestern Mutual. Join us and be part of a culture that values belonging and growth!