We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Saviynt IGA to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise identity governance and lifecycle automation using Saviynt as the core IAM platform. This role will drive end-to-end delivery and operational excellence across identity lifecycle (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), access requests, certifications, and risk/SoD controls, partnering closely with HRIS, IT, Security, and application teams.

Responsibilities

Implementation & Configuration (Saviynt Core)

 Configure and customize Saviynt IGA modules including Access Request, Certification, and

Role Management.

 Develop and maintain Saviynt governance controls: Birthright Access Policies, RBAC, Risk

Rules, SoD policies, and Entitlement Owner rules

 Design and manage Saviynt workflows for provisioning, approvals, and certifications;

automate lifecycle events using Saviynt rule engine/workflows.

Support & Troubleshooting (L2–L3 / Escalations)

 Lead resolution of complex IAM issues related to Saviynt configurations, connectors,

workflows, and certification campaigns; drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.

 Establish operating procedures and escalation paths for identity governance services and high-impact production issues.

Administration & Maintenance

 Own platform health and operational readiness: monitoring, configuration hygiene,

environment stability, and controlled changes to rules/workflows/connectors.

 Maintain technical documentation and ensure repeatable runbooks/standards for consistent operations.

Integration & Automation

 Configure and maintain Saviynt OOTB connectors for on-prem and cloud applications;





build/manage custom integrations using REST APIs and scripting as required.

 Partner with HRIS and identity teams to support HR-driven identity lifecycle integration patterns (e.g., authoritative source → Saviynt governance → downstream targets).

 Collaborate with teams leveraging Microsoft Entra ID for SSO/provisioning patterns where needed as part of the broader identity ecosystem.

Security & Compliance

 Implement and enforce governance controls aligned to compliance needs, including SoD guardrails, risk-based access controls, and certification evidence.

 Configure Saviynt reporting/dashboards and generate audit-ready artifacts and compliance reports.

Documentation & Training

 Produce technical documentation, standards, and playbooks; provide training and enablement for internal teams and stakeholders.

Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Experience

 Strong experience in Identity & Access Management / Information Security with demonstrated delivery of identity governance and lifecycle programs.

 Hands-on expertise implementing and operating Saviynt IGA (workflows, rules, modules,

integrations).

Technical Skills

 Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management fundamentals, including Identity

Lifecycle Management (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), RBAC,



and access governance.

 Hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) including workflows, rules, certifications, and integrations.

 Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID authentication framework, including authentication methods, SSO (SAML / OIDC), Conditional Access concepts.

 Working knowledge of identity and access protocols: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP,

FIDO2, JWT, Kerberos, and mTLS.

 Experience working with cloud and directory-based identity ecosystems (Active Directory and

Microsoft Entra ID) in integrated enterprise environments.

 Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Java, Groovy, or Python, with experience consuming and integrating via REST APIs.

Education

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience operating in regulated environments and supporting audit/compliance requirements (evidence, attestations, exception handling).

 Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and integrations (e.g., ServiceNow).

 Exposure to privileged access programs and broader security ecosystem integrations

(IAM/SIEM/ITSM/cloud).

 Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, including Access Packages, Access

Reviews, Lifecycle Workflows, and automation using Azure Logic Apps, in environments co-existing with Saviynt IGA.

Certifications (Preferred)

 Saviynt Certified Skilled (or equivalent), plus relevant security certifications (e.g.,

CISSP/CISM) and Microsoft identity/Azure certifications.

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