What's the role?

As the IAM Strategy Lead, you will drive the strategic vision, operating model, budget, planning activities, and outcomes for the IAM division, a key part of the Information Risk and Cybersecurity (IRC) department. Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the VP of IAM and leaders within the division

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with key priorities and outcomes.
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance divisional value.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate strategies effectively.
• Establish reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility into operational KPIs and progress toward key results.
• Manage planning artifacts, annual OKRs, and high-level roadmaps, reviewed quarterly.
• Oversee 1/3/5 strategy maps, key priorities, and business case submissions.
• Conduct quarterly PI planning reviews to ensure alignment with committed work.

Business Operations

• Align IAM business operations with departmental strategy, mission, and goals.
• Identify and address gaps in the operating model.

Planning & Budgeting

• Collaborate with finance on planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure divisional plans and budgets align with functional and company priorities.

Meeting Planning

• Prepare agendas for IAM leadership meetings and planning sessions.
• Participate in leadership meetings to resolve barriers and develop action plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and information flow.
• Coordinate stakeholder information requests and prepare reports and presentations.

Trusted Advisor

• Support the VP of IAM in strategic planning, roadmap development, and operational planning.
• Impact strategic initiative implementation to achieve divisional objectives.

Other Expectations

• Stay informed on audits/assessments requiring IAM support.
• Integrate audit findings into division strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure prioritized work aligns with division goals.
• Monitor changes impacting division priorities and commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in leadership roles within information security organizations.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting to all organizational levels.
• Ability to translate strategies into actionable business plans.
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality handling.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing competing demands.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic, and critical thinking abilities.
• Learning agility and ability to anticipate needs in dynamic environments.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$104,090.00

Pay Range - End:

$193,310.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

$114,520.00 USD - $212,680.00 USD

Structure 115:

$119,700.00 USD - $222,300.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

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