VP, Technical IAM Programs

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

We are seeking an accomplished candidate for the role of VP, Technical IAM Programs, to lead and drive complex technical initiatives across our Identity and Access Management portfolio. This role focuses on developing automation solutions, operationalizing security controls, and leveraging existing IAM technology stacks to enhance security posture and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in code interpretation, troubleshooting, and solution architecture. As a strategic leader, you will guide a team of engineers, collaborate across multiple business units, and align technical programs to organizational goals within domains like Secrets Management, Privileged Access Monitoring, and Compliance Assurance.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to create and execute strategic roadmaps are vital. The role demands a proactive, self-organized leader who excels in managing complexity and cross-functional partnerships.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide technical leadership across IAM domains including Secrets Management (secret scanning & vaulting, e.g., CyberArk/Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, BigID), Privileged Access Monitoring, and Compliance Assurance.

• Develop, communicate, and maintain a multi-year strategic roadmap to drive innovation, strengthen security controls, and streamline day-to-day operations.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders across Security, Technology, Governance, Operational Risk, and Internal Audit teams to align program objectives and facilitate audit readiness.

• Identify, assess, and report technical and organizational risks, blockers, corrective actions, and progress updates to executive leadership.

• Navigate and resolve technical roadblocks autonomously where possible; escalate complex issues clearly and succinctly.

• Mentor and coach engineering teams on Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices including design, architecture, testing, and deployment.

• Lead solution design efforts for complex technical use cases with a focus on automation and operational efficiency.

• Ensure comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Define and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program maturity and effectiveness.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education:

  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent, plus 8+ years IT experience, OR

  • High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years IT experience demonstrating progressive responsibility.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years leading engineering teams delivering technology solutions in medium to large enterprises.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or closely related functions such as Security Engineering, Cyber Intelligence, Vulnerability Management.

  • At least 2 years working with Agile methodologies in roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Technical Lead.

  • Minimum 2 years of people management experience, leading teams of 2+ engineers or contractors.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Proven experience with Secrets Management technologies: secret scanning, vaulting tools (CyberArk/Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, BigID).

  • Strong understanding of IAM directory services, such as Active Directory, LDAP, or similar.

  • Hands-on experience with Splunk Cloud and Splunk Enterprise Security for monitoring and analytics.

  • Ability to interpret, debug, and contribute to technical codebases where needed.

• Skills:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication sk