Senior Director, Identity and Access Management

Genworth

. Define and execute the company’s enterprise Identity & Access Management strategy, roadmap, and target-state architecture.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Identity Governance, Access Management, and Cybersecurity, with a proven ability to lead enterprise-scale transformation initiatives and establish governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements. Strong strategic leadership in managing IAM investments, operational risk, and service performance is essential.

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Identity GovernanceAccess ManagementCybersecurityEnterprise Strategy ExecutionLeadership of Multidisciplinary Teams

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Hard Skills

Identity Lifecycle ManagementPrivileged Access Management (PAM)Identity and Access Management (IAM)Access CertificationsLeast Privilege EnforcementAuthenticationHybrid Identity EnvironmentsOperational Risk ManagementDisaster RecoveryTechnical Debt Reduction

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing SkillsProblem ResolutionAccountability Establishment

Tools & Technologies

Identity Governance & Administration FrameworkZero Trust ArchitectureCloud TransformationAutomation ToolsCybersecurity Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsFinancial ServicesInsuranceCybersecurity/Control FrameworksSOX Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the company’s enterprise Identity & Access Management strategy, roadmap, and target-state architecture.
Design Genworth’s agentic identity strategy for AI identity.
Lead enterprise identity modernization initiatives involving cloud transformation, automation, user experience, operational efficiency, and technical-debt reduction.
Establish and govern the enterprise Identity Governance & Administration framework.
Oversee lifecycle management, access governance, least-privilege enforcement, and audit readiness across applications and platforms.
Provide strategic leadership for PAM, PIM, and JIT access capabilities.
Own the strategic direction and governance of Genworth’s identity platforms.
Establish identity governance, risk, and compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and cybersecurity standards.
Drive technology rationalization, platform consolidation, and process automation.
Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture teams to advance Zero Trust and enterprise security architecture.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing IAM organization.
Manage IAM investment strategy, budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology partnerships.
Own portfolio service performance, resilience, control effectiveness, modernization, and operational accountability.
Report to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and AI.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
10+ years of progressive experience across cybersecurity, identity and access management, security engineering, infrastructure, directory services, or related technology disciplines.
Proven experience leading managers, senior technical professionals, and multidisciplinary teams responsible for complex, enterprise-scale security or technology services.
Demonstrated ability to define and execute enterprise strategies, multiyear roadmaps, operating models, investment plans, and transformation initiatives.
Deep expertise in identity governance, IAM, PAM, identity lifecycle management, access certifications, role and entitlement governance, least privilege, authentication, and hybrid identity environments.
Experience operating in complex, regulated environments, preferably financial services or insurance, with working knowledge of cybersecurity/control frameworks, regulatory examinations, audits, SOX controls, and assurance programs.
Strong ownership of service performance, operational risk, control effectiveness, incident and problem resolution, resiliency, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery.
Executive-level communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through ambiguity, establish accountability across organizational boundaries, and deliver measurable enterprise outcomes.
Ability to travel, approximately 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
Bonus incentive plan eligibility