Role OverviewThe Head of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Product Management & Strategy is responsible for defining and executing the IAM vision, strategy, and roadmap. This leader will oversee the full IAM product ecosystem-including identity governance, privileged access, authentication, and authorization-ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.
This role combines product management discipline with deep IAM domain expertise to drive a scalable, secure, and user-centric IAM ecosystem. The leader will also establish IAM processes and ensure tooling is effectively integrated to support end-to-end identity lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities:IAM Strategy & Vision- Define and lead the IAM strategy, aligning with cybersecurity, risk, and business priorities
- Establish a multi-year roadmap across IAM domains: Identity Governance, Privileged Access, Authentication, and Authorization
- Drive transformation toward modern, scalable, and automated identity platforms
- Partner with executive stakeholders to position IAM as a business enabler, not just a control function
Product Management Leadership- Build and lead a high-performing IAM product management organization
- Define product vision, roadmaps, and success metrics for all IAM platforms
- Partner with project office to apply product management best practices (customer focus, backlog prioritization, agile delivery) to IAM capabilities
- Ensure consistent lifecycle management across IAM tools-from onboarding to optimization and retirement
IAM Tooling Ownership & IntegrationOversee strategy, implementation, and optimization of key IAM technologies, including:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM): CyberArk (or equivalent)
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta IGA
- Authentication & Access Management: Okta (SSO, MFA, adaptive authentication)
- Authorization & Policy Management: PlainID or similar ABAC solutions
Responsibilities include:
- Driving platform rationalization and reducing tool sprawl
- Ensuring interoperability and integration across IAM tools and enterprise systems
- Aligning tooling capabilities with IAM processes and control objectives
- Optimizing user experience while maintaining strong security controls
Qualifications:Required Experience- 12+ years in Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, or related fields
- 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing IAM programs or product teams
- Deep expertise in IAM Products:
Core Competencies- Strong product management mindset applied to security platforms
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute at scale
- Deep understanding of IAM processes and how tooling enables them
- Experience driving large-scale IAM transformations
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred- Experience in large, complex enterprise environments (e.g., financial services)
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS ecosystems
Success Measures- Adoption and effectiveness of IAM platforms across the enterprise
- Reduction in manual processes through automation
- Improved audit outcomes and reduced risk exposure
- Enhanced user experience (faster access, fewer friction points)
- Clear alignment between IAM processes and supporting technology
Salary Range:
$195,415 - 342,095 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
