Sr. Manager, Identity Lifecycle Management

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer’s Global Identity Security and Access Management (ISAM) team plays a critical role in safeguarding the company’s digital assets, protecting everything from our innovative scientific research to our manufacturing operations, and ensuring the security of the data we rely on to serve patients worldwide. As part of our strategic commitment to enhancing security posture, the ISAM team is embarking on a multi-year modernization and transformation effort.

Strong identity security and access controls are vital to the security and operational resilience of Pfizer. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Identity Lifecycle Management, to help lead the transformation and modernization of Pfizer’s identity systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in implementing and managing SailPoint, as well as overseeing identity lifecycle operations. This individual will be responsible for executing initiatives that modernize our identity security practices, ensuring robust access controls, and driving the evolution of our IAM systems in alignment with both current and future security needs.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Identity Security and Access Management (ISAM) and requires a balance of strategic thinking, strong communication and leadership skills and broad technical expertise across cloud, on-premises, IaaS, and SaaS environments.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience in implementing and managing SailPoint solutions, with a strong background in running SailPoint operations in a large, complex organization.

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring cross-functional teams, driving large-scale IAM projects, and fostering a culture of security and accountability.

• Identity Security Expertise: Deep understanding of identity security principles, access controls, and identity lifecycle management, with experience managing legacy systems and leading migrations to modern IAM solutions.

• Audit and Compliance: Strong experience with IAM-related audit and compliance requirements, and an ability to guide teams through complex compliance challenges in a highly regulated environment.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically about the future of identity security, guiding the organization through the transformation of its identity management systems while balancing operational security needs with business objectives.

• Industry Experience: Extensive experience in identity security and access management, preferably within a global enterprise setting, with familiarity in managing enterprise-scale IAM systems.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead the transformation of legacy identity management systems and drive the implementation of SailPoint across Pfizer’s global environment.

• Take ownership of SailPoint operations, ensuring the seamless integration of IAM systems while maintaining legacy systems and operational excellence.

• Oversee identity lifecycle management processes, ensuring they are both secure and efficient across a global, enterprise-scale environment.

• Define and execute strategies for modernizing and improving identity security controls, including access request, provisioning, and de-provisioning.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, while maintaining a high level of security and operational resilience in IAM systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM requirements are aligned with Pfizer’s broader security architecture and business objectives.

• Guide a multi-national team through complex IAM projects, providing leadership in the design and execution of secure, scalable solutions while maintaining legacy systems and operations through modernization and transformation efforts.

• Continuously assess industry best practices and emerging technologies to ensure that Pfizer’s identity management systems are forward-thinking and aligned with future needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline in IT/IAM/cybersecurity.

• 6+ years of experience in IT/IAM/cybersecurity in a corporate environment.

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