IGA Integration and Oversight Lead, VP

Who we are looking for

State Street cyber IAM is looking for outstanding individuals with

excellent intellectual and analytical capabilities, entrepreneurial problem-solving skills, strong communications, and influencing capabilities. This role will have a broad range of responsibilities within IAM/RBAC.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Job Description:

The IGA (Identity Governance and Administration) Integration and Oversight lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's identity governance framework, user lifecycle processes, and operational excellence initiatives. This role serves as the strategic and operational owner of identity onboarding, access certification, policy enforcement, and day-to-day IGA operations.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

Lead access certification campaigns and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards. Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate governance effectiveness and audit readiness. Partner with compliance, audit, and legal teams to address identity-related risks and findings.

Onboarding & Lifecycle Management

Collaborate with business units and accelerate application onboarding to central IGA platform leveraging automation technologies. Design and optimize automated onboarding, transfer, and offboarding processes for employees, contractors, and third-party users. Implement birthright access provisioning and role-based access control (RBAC) frameworks.

Technology & Platform Management

Own the IGA platform configuration that is required to effectively manage certification campaigns and application onboarding. Drive continuous improvement through development, custom workflows, and platform capabilities. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the identity infrastructure.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary liaison between information security, IT operations, application owners, and business leadership on identity matters. Conduct training sessions and awareness campaigns to promote identity governance best practices. Translate technical identity concepts into business value for executive audiences.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field;
Master's degree preferred

* 7+ years of experience in identity and access management with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity

* Deep expertise with IGA platforms (SailPoint Identity

IQ/Identity Now, Saviynt, Oracle Identity Manager, or equivalent)

* Strong understanding of identity governance concepts including RBAC, ABAC, access certification, and SoD

* Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)

* Proven track record of managing complex identity programs in enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or vendor-specific IGA certifications

* Background in scripting/programming (Power Shell, Python, Java) for automation

* Knowledge of Service Now or similar ITSM platforms

* Previous experience in heavily regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)

* Familiarity with zero trust architecture and modern identity approaches

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Process-oriented mindset with focus on automation and efficiency. Leadership capabilities including team development and change management. Ability to balance security requirements with business enablement. Project management skills with ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Success Metrics

* Completion rates and timeliness of access certification campaigns

* Number of audit findings related to access controls

* User satisfaction scores for identity services

* Risk score reduction through improved governance controls

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are…