Head of IAM Product Strategy

Global Payments Inc.

. Lead a high-performing team of product managers and identity strategists .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Workforce IAM, and Cloud IAM across major cloud platforms. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop strategic roadmaps, and implement AI/ML solutions to enhance security and reduce identity-related risks.

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12+ Years In Product Management/StrategyDeep Expertise In CIAM At ScaleExperience With Fraud/Risk SystemsStrong Financial Acumen And ROI ModelingExcellent Leadership And Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementIAM StrategyAI/ML Application In SecurityROI ModelingBehavioral AnalyticsRisk ScoringAnomalous Access DetectionIdentity ProofingBot ManagementCloud IAM

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPCIAM PlatformsFraud Detection SystemsITDR Solutions

Industry Keywords

PCI DSSSOXISO 27001SOC 2GDPRCCPAPSD2Open BankingData Residency Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing team of product managers and identity strategists
Define a unified IAM product strategy spanning Workforce IAM, Client/Customer IAM, and Cloud IAM
Build 3-year and 12–18 month rolling roadmaps with milestones, business outcomes, investment cases, and M&A integration paths
Deploy AI/ML for adaptive authentication, risk scoring, bot/human differentiation, anomalous access detection, ITDR, and continuous authorization
Drive a transformational plan to reduce identity-related risk across cloud and SaaS
Make CIAM a growth lever through passkeys/WebAuthn, identity proofing, federated login, step-up strategies, and account recovery
Establish ROI models covering avoided losses, operational savings, productivity gains, and revenue uplift
Track and report business outcomes quarterly
Ensure compliance with identity-related regulatory and security frameworks through auditable processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
12+ years in Product Management/Strategy within IAM, Security, or Payments/Financial Services
6+ years leading managers and senior PMs
Deep expertise in CIAM at scale, Workforce IAM and PAM, and Cloud IAM across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including multi-cloud patterns
Proven experience delivering large-scale identity platforms at global scale with measurable impact on risk, conversion, and cost
Experience with fraud/risk systems, device intelligence, behavioral analytics, bot management, and ITDR
Practical experience applying AI/ML to security or identity problems, including governance and responsible AI
Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR/CCPA, PSD2/SCA, Open Banking, and data residency requirements
Strong financial acumen, ROI modeling, and portfolio prioritization
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Colorado applicants may redact age information from transcripts, resumes, and certificates
Candidates working in the United States will be required to undergo a drug test after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote
Competitive compensation
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment