Director, Identity Governance & Administration - Remote

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic Director, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) to join our Global Security Office. You will be the product manager for IGA, driving and accomplishing our IGA strategy, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of IGA technologies, and ensuring the secure management of identity and access across the organization. You will strengthen our overall cybersecurity posture, working with teams to establish, enforce, and evolve our access control practices.

You will report to the Senior Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM). This is a remote position.

Your Opportunity

• Define and lead the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) capabilities.
• Be the primary product owner and liaison for IGA solutions across the organization.
• Lead an IGA team, encouraging innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of IGA technologies.
• Integrate automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency and proactive risk management.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-wide access control policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor and improve program effectiveness through Measurements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA) and manage identity-related risks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Identity and Access Management, including 5+ years leading IGA programs.
• Experience in product ownership or management of security technologies.
• Background in developing IGA strategies and architectures in large enterprises.
• Hands-on expertise with platforms like SailPoint, Saviynt, or One Identity.
• Knowledge of access control principles, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Mentorship experience and ability to present technical topics to a variety of teammates.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA; Bachelor's in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Experian Culture

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.