Principal Identity Governance Lead
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Principal Identity Governance Lead redesigning human and non-human identity governance for Hyland’s AI-powered content platform. Building secure, compliant IAM frameworks across cloud and on-premises environments.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and redesign identity governance and administration architecture with third-party consulting firms
- Architect an integrated identity program covering human and non-human identities, including service accounts, API tokens, AI agents, and bots
- Design governance frameworks, role-based access control models, delegation patterns, standards, and controls across cloud and on-premises systems
- Lead third-party assessment and redesign partnerships, managing scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment
- Collaborate with IAM and PAM operations leadership to integrate governance frameworks into daily operations
- Establish workflows and approval processes for provisioning, recertification, deprovisioning, and privilege elevation
- Create identity governance models and hierarchies supporting ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and emerging AI governance requirements
- Drive organizational adoption through communication, training, change management, and executive alignment
- Establish metrics, monitoring, and reporting for IGA program effectiveness
- Advise leadership on identity strategy, emerging threats, regulatory changes, and prioritized technology improvements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in identity management
- At least 5 years of experience in SaaS cloud-native environments
- Expertise in identity governance frameworks, role-based access control design, privileged access management, and IAM architecture
- Experience leading large-scale identity program transformations, assessments, and implementations across enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of modern cloud identity platforms, directory services, and federation technologies
- Experience with API security, service account management, and non-human identity governance
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and SOC 2 compliance requirements related to identity and access control
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive leadership engagement
- Facilitation and project management skills
- Experience with Okta and Azure Entra
- Knowledge of systems administration and Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Ability to coach, mentor, provide feedback, manage projects independently, handle sensitive information, and deliver presentations
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSK, CISA, or IAM-specific credentials preferred
Benefits:
- Career development resources
- Wellbeing programs
- Innovation practices
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Employee initiatives and giving campaigns















