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Strategic IAM leadership with proven ability to translate business requirements into enterprise IAM roadmaps. Deep technical knowledge of ForgeRock Identity Platform (Access Management, Directory Services, Identity Management, Identity Governance) including architecture patterns and implementation best practices. Proven experience leading enterprise-wide IAM transformation programs with demonstrated business impact and risk reduction. Strong understanding of identity-related security risks, compliance requirements, and experience implementing controls to address them. Experienced leader, who has managed teams. Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field; MBA or Masters degree preferred. ForgeRock platform expertise including complex implementation experience. Enterprise security architecture with focus on identity-centric security models. Executive-level communication and stakeholder management. IAM risk management and compliance expertise. Strong expertise in any IAM tool (e.g., IBM Security Identity Manager, Ping Identity, Microsoft Identity Manager). Experience with IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.). Hands-on experience with IAM administration and configuration, including user provisioning, role management, and access reviews. Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate) with experience building and maintaining secure applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Apaas, or GCP) and deploying IAM solutions in the cloud is a plus. Experience with enterprise-level IAM projects in complex, multi-system environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve issues quickly. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager(ISIM) and its components (e.g., ISIM workflows, connectors, reporting). Cloud identity solutions and integration with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Zero Trust Architecture implementation experience. MA integration experience for IAM systems. Industry thought leadership through speaking engagements or publications. Experience with IAM automation and orchestration technologies. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The location of the role is Pune, IN. Purpose of the role To drive technical excellence and innovation by leading the design and implementation of robust software solutions, providing mentorship to engineering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. Accountabilities Provision of guidance and expertise to engineering teams to ensure alignment with best practices and foster a culture of technical excellence. Contribution to strategic planning by aligning technical decisions with business goals, anticipating future technology trends, and providing insights to optimize product roadmaps. Design and implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, considering long-term viability and business objectives. Mentoring and coaching to junior and mid-level engineers to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing, elevating the overall skillset and capabilities of the organization. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Innovation within the organization by identifying and incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices into the engineering process. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
