Emory University · 1 day ago
Associate Director, IAM Systems - OIT
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Associate Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Systems leads the strategy and administration of enterprise identity governance and access management platforms while ensuring secure and compliant identity lifecycle management.
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Responsibilities
The Associate Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Systems leads the strategy, administration, and continuous optimization of enterprise identity governance and access management platforms
This role is responsible for ensuring secure, automated, and compliant identity lifecycle management across employee and non-employee populations while supporting operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and scalable access controls
Oversees core identity governance platforms, role-based access automation, access certification programs, and identity data integrations
This role provides people leadership, drives adoption of IAM best practices, and partners closely with IT, Security, HR, Revenue Cycle, and business leaders to embed IAM capabilities into critical enterprise workflows such as Day One Access and non-employee onboarding
This position oversees configuration, maintenance, and optimization of IAM and identity governance platforms to support provisioning, access management, and compliance processes
Directs day-to-day administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting of OpenText NetIQ and Saviynt platforms, including workflow configuration, UI customization, and integration testing to support Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM)
Partners with operations and application teams to align IAM system capabilities with business requirements while minimizing downtime and maximizing automation efficiency
Monitors system performance metrics (uptime, response times, throughput) and implement proactive enhancements to support scalability and regulatory changes
Directs development and enterprise adoption of identity data systems and identity fabrics that embed IAM capabilities into critical workflows such as Revenue Cycle operations and Day One Access onboarding
Designs and maintain scalable tools, automation frameworks, and APIs to support mass identity movements and third-party system integrations
Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness across identity sources, directories, and downstream systems
Leads delivery of advanced role-mining analytics leveraging IAM platforms, specialized commercial tools, and custom analytics to enable efficient Day One Access for new hires and internal transfers
Drives adoption of RBAC models to automate a majority of entitlement provisioning, reducing manual access requests and operational burden
Partners with stakeholders to continuously refine role definitions, entitlement mappings, and access models based on business needs and audit findings
Directs implementation and optimization of access certification methodologies and campaign management tools within IAM systems and related applications
Designs certification workflows that enable managers to efficiently review, validate, and revoke access, reducing over-privileging risk
Facilitates periodic access recertification campaigns for employees and non-employees, including sponsored identities
Monitors certification completion rates, escalate gaps, and enforce SLAs while incorporating feedback to improve usability and effectiveness
Develops dashboards and reporting that provide audit-ready documentation and actionable insights for leadership
Leverages IAM platforms, specialized tools, and custom solutions to support non-employee identity onboarding, access fulfillment, and lifecycle governance
Ensures sponsored and contingent worker accounts are governed appropriately to prevent retention of obsolete or excessive access
Leads, coaches, and develops IAM staff to achieve high levels of performance, engagement, and accountability
Fosters employee engagement through transparent communication, participation in process design, and objective performance evaluation
Conducts performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and document performance issues in accordance with organizational policy
Develops or oversees technical and professional training to strengthen IAM and security competencies
Partners with leadership on budget planning and forecasting to ensure effective and efficient IAM operations
Communicates system performance, risk posture, compliance metrics, and staffing considerations clearly to executive stakeholders
Provides recommendations for service improvements, automation opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, and seven years of experience in identity management or related field, including two years of supervisory/people management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Demonstrated experience supporting IAM and identity governance platforms, experience with cloud IAM services (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD)
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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