Director, IAM Governance

Director, IAM Governance 

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. 

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.  

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special. 

About the role 

The Director of Identity Governance is a specialized role focusing on the governance aspects of IAM within the organization. Responsible for overseeing visibility, segregation of duties, role management, attestation, analytics, and reporting, this role is essential in ensuring that IAM policies are not just enforced but are also transparent and auditable. The Director will be instrumental in driving strategic governance projects that enhance accountability and compliance across all identity-related functions. 

Key responsibilities 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Identity Governance framework aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, focusing on visibility, segregation of duties, and role management. 

• Ensure that all identity governance activities are compliant with internal policies and external regulations, such as SOX, GDPR or HIPAA. Oversee periodic audits and produce detailed reports for stakeholders. 

• Lead the periodic attestation and certification processes to validate that users have the appropriate access levels and to revoke unnecessary privileges. 

• Utilize analytics tools to monitor and report on identity governance metrics, such as access violations, role changes, or policy exceptions. Use this data to make informed decisions and improve governance mechanisms. 

• Act as the IAM liaison with key business stakeholders, including executive leadership, IT, HR, legal, and operations departments.  

• Ensure that IAM initiatives are communicated effectively and that they support both the strategic and operational needs of the enterprise. 

Basic Qualifications 

Educational Background: 

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or equivalent work experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. 

Professional Experience: 

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT, with at least 8 years in a cybersecurity role focused on Identity & Access Management. 

• Extensive experience in managing and leading teams responsible for IAM governance, compliance, and risk management. 

• Proven track record of developing and implementing IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant standards. 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct IAM audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. 

Certifications: 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. 

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. 

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. 

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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