Cencora · 2 days ago
Dir - IAM Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Cencora is an innovative company focused on creating healthier futures. They are seeking a Director for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead IAM activities throughout the Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures lifecycle, ensuring secure and compliant identity services across newly acquired or divested entities.
Emergency MedicineEnterprise SoftwareHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead IAM activities across the MAD lifecycle, including due diligence, integration planning, resource and capital estimation, project scoping, and execution
Assess identity-related risks and IAM posture of target entities during acquisition or divestiture evaluations
Define and implement IAM integration strategies to onboard acquired entities into Cencora’s identity fabric, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security policies
Estimate and manage IAM resource requirements—including labor, licensing, infrastructure, and capital expenses—to support MAD initiatives
Set realistic project scopes and timeframes for IAM integration efforts, coordinating across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams
Oversee identity lifecycle management, authentication, access governance, and compliance processes for merged or divested entities
Lead a team of direct reports and matrixed resources, ensuring coordinated execution across IAM, MAD, and enterprise transformation teams
Collaborate with enterprise architects, security leaders, and MAD program managers to ensure IAM capabilities are embedded in broader transformation efforts
Maintain IAM platform alignment and integration across directories, authentication services, and access governance tools
Support audit, regulatory, and policy requirements during MAD activities, ensuring secure and compliant access to systems and data
Contribute to enterprise IAM strategy and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance MAD integration capabilities
Promote continuous improvement in IAM processes, automation, and service delivery to support scalability and agility
Qualification
Required
8+ years in IT or cybersecurity, including 5+ years of hands-on experience in IAM domains and 3+ years developing and deploying Cloud IAM solutions
Proven experience leading IAM efforts in M&A and divestiture contexts, including due diligence and integration planning
Experience leading teams or workstreams responsible for IAM operations, tools, or platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage identity-related projects and services in complex environments
Team Leadership – Builds, motivates, and supports technical and operational teams; leads direct and matrixed resources
Strategic Planning – Aligns IAM integration efforts with enterprise transformation goals and timelines
Operational Leadership – Ensures consistent delivery of IAM services during MAD events; drives process improvements
Communication – Clearly conveys technical and business requirements to varied audiences, including senior leadership
Collaboration – Works effectively across IT, security, MAD, HR, and business teams
Execution Discipline – Delivers results against timelines and standards; monitors performance and adjusts as needed
Problem Solving – Uses logic and data to resolve operational challenges and technical issues; escalates strategically
Resilience – Stays focused and composed when managing escalations or project setbacks
Continuous Improvement – Promotes a learning culture; actively looks for ways to improve services, reduce risk, and increase efficiency
Strong understanding of IAM principles, platforms, and integration strategies
Experience with IAM operations (Joiner/Mover/Leaver, Role and Access Provisioning, Break Glass, etc.) in transformation contexts
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR) and IAM compliance requirements
Ability to work across teams and influence architecture, development, and security stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
IAM platforms: SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Ping, Microsoft Entra ID
Directory Services: Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD
Identity analytics and reporting tools for access reviews and metrics
Experience with IAM integrations in hybrid and cloud environments
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities
Company
Cencora
Cencora is a global healthcare company that advances the development and delivery of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.83B2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2024-02-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2022-11-07Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
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