Director, Privileged Access Management

Saviynt is an identity authority platform built to power and protect the world at work. In a world of digital transformation, where organizations are faced with increasing cyber risk but cannot afford defensive measures to slow down progress, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud gives customers unparalleled visibility, control and intelligence to better defend against threats while empowering users with right-time, right-level access to the digital technologies and tools they need to do their best work. What You Will Be Doing Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary software engineering team or teams, ensuring high performance, accountability, and team spirit. Drive the strategic direction of our software engineering efforts, aligning with company goals and market trends. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and methodologies that can enhance our product offerings and operational efficiency. Ensure the adoption and proficient execution of Agile methodologies, fostering close collaboration with product management to meet project timelines and deliverables. Oversee the development and maintenance of our diverse technology stack, ensuring best practices in cloud services, security and access management, AI agents, endpoints, edge gateways, network protocols, and video streaming. Cultivate an environment that motivates and inspires the team, promoting professional growth and personal fulfillment. Drive hands‑on efficient execution of projects, ensuring resource optimization and innovative problem‑solving. Maintain and enhance quality assurance protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. Engage with key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring transparent communication and alignment of software engineering efforts with broader business objectives. What You Bring 9+ years of experience leading high‑performing software teams at fast‑growing companies. Proven track record of leading software development projects that encompass a wide range of technologies. Technical depth and ability to review code and guide key architectural decisions. Technical expertise and experience developing or hands on management of privileged access management, identity, authentication, or cyber security products. Technical expertise and experience in developing or hands‑on management of products related to privileged access management, identity, authentication, or cybersecurity. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in leading Agile teams in partnership with product management, design, and other engineering teams including DevOps in a technical enterprise products company. Experience in driving teams both when scrappy innovation is expected and when mission critical quality is required. Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, coupled with a knack for innovation and creative thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Experience managing and working with onsite, remote and global teams. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. About Saviynt Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high‑growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work that directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us! Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr