IAM Governance Manager

The IAM Governance Manager is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously improving Cygnific's Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance framework across all business entities, locations, client environments, and future operations. The role ensures that access to systems, applications, resources, and licenses is governed through formally defined business rules, role-based access models, lifecycle processes, and compliance requirements.

The IAM Governance Manager acts as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and operational IAM teams, translating organizational structures, business requirements, regulatory obligations, and strategic developments into scalable identity governance policies and standards. The role ensures secure, compliant, and auditable access management across the organization while supporting operational IAM teams through clear governance frameworks and business rules.

KEY RESULT

1. IDENTITY GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS RULE MANAGEMENT

The IAM Governance Manager is responsible for defining, maintaining, and governing the identity and access management framework for Cygnific and its client environments. This includes translating organizational structures, job functions, business processes, and access requirements into standardized identity governance models, role definitions, entitlement structures, and lifecycle policies. The goal is to ensure that identities are consistently managed based on approved business rules while supporting security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

2. IAM COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE, AND AUDITS

The IAM Governance Manager ensures that identity and access management processes comply with regulatory requirements, client obligations, and internal governance standards. This includes overseeing identity governance controls, coordinating periodic access certifications, maintaining evidence for audits, and ensuring that IAM-related compliance requirements are consistently implemented and monitored. The goal is to demonstrate effective governance, reduce access-related risks, and maintain compliance with all applicable requirements.

3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENTNTS

The IAM Governance Manager ensures that identity governance remains aligned with organizational objectives, business operations, client requirements, and regulatory expectations. This requires active engagement with stakeholders throughout the organization and maintaining visibility across all business locations and client environments. The goal is to ensure that IAM governance evolves in line with business developments while maintaining consistency and compliance.

4. IAM STRATEGY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The IAM Governance Manager develops and maintains a forward-looking IAM governance strategy that supports business growth, regulatory compliance, and evolving security requirements. The role continuously evaluates governance processes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to improve identity governance maturity and effectiveness. The goal is to ensure that IAM governance remains scalable, efficient, compliant, and aligned with future business needs.

KNOWLEGDE/EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

· Minimum 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).

· Minimum 3 years of experience in IAM Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

· Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) principles and access governance frameworks.

· Knowledge of IAM technologies and concepts, including Single Sign-On (SSO), SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and identity lifecycle management.

· Familiarity with identity platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and related IAM solutions.

· Understanding of Zero Trust principles and modern identity-centric security models.

· Experience translating business requirements into access governance models, role structures, entitlement frameworks, and lifecycle processes.

· Experience coordinating access certification reviews and supporting compliance audits.

· Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and related security standards.

· Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the ability to understand complex organizational structures and business processes.

· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.

· Experience working in international and multi-stakeholder environments.