IGA Integration and Oversight Lead, VP

Overview

State Street cyber IAM is seeking individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, effective communications, and influencing abilities. This role has a broad range of responsibilities within IAM/RBAC and can be performed in a hybrid model (work from home and office).

Job Description

The IGA (Identity Governance and Administration) Integration and Oversight Lead is 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 to accelerate application onboarding to the 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 RBAC frameworks.
• Technology & Platform Management: Own the IGA platform configuration 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 IdentityIQ/IdentityNow, 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 (PowerShell, Python, Java) for automation
• Knowledge of ServiceNow 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 the 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 the 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