VP, IAM End User Operations (L14)

Synchrony; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an experienced IAM End User Operations leader to oversee the end-user IAM services. You will manage a team delivering secure, efficient identity experiences across the organization, bridging technology, security, and business stakeholders while aligning with digital transformation goals.

You will champion operational excellence, implement automation, enforce SLAs, and mentor a growing IAM operations team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 8 years in IAM operations and end-user services.
• Proven experience leading IAM service delivery teams.
• Strong communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IAM End User Operations team including automation engineers, admins, and support staff.
• Manage user identity lifecycle, provisioning/deprovisioning and password management tools.
• Improve IAM operations via automation and ITSM integrations.
• Collaborate with IAM Architects, Security, IT infrastructure, and business partners.
• Set SLAs, KPIs, and monitor service performance and user experience.
• Lead incident management and root-cause analysis for end-user IAM issues.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, PCI, NIST and privacy regulations.
• Promote zero trust, privileged access, and identity governance practices.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities for the team.
• Coordinate with DevSecOps for IaC and automated IAM provisioning.
• Educate end-users and support teams on IAM awareness and compliance.

Skills

IAM operations management

End-user services management

Team leadership

Authentication

SAML

OAuth2

OIDC

Active Directory

Delinea

Okta

SailPoint IIQ

Cloud IAM (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

ITSM integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Active Directory

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Okta

Delinea

Beyond Identity

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Role Title: VP, IAM End User Operations (L14)

Company Overview

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

Organizational Overview

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team at Synchrony, led by the Head of IAM reporting to the CISO, oversees key security functions. Direct reports specialize in authentication, authorization, privileged access management, special programs, and federated controls governance. This structure ensures comprehensive management of identity and access processes to maintain robust security and compliance across the organization. This role will be a direct report into the Head of IAM.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Synchrony Identity and Access Management (IAM) team is seeking an experienced IAM End User Operations leader to oversee and drive the operations and support of End User IAM Services. This role will lead a team responsible for delivering secure, efficient, and seamless identity and access management experiences for our end users across the organization. Acting as a critical bridge between technology, security, and business stakeholders, you will ensure operational excellence of IAM solutions, streamline user lifecycle processes, and enhance service delivery aligned with our digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this role will embrace the exciting blend of technical expertise, program management, engagement ability and leadership that is required to be successful.

• Lead and manage the IAM End User Operations team focused on End User Services, including IAM automation engineers, administrators, and support specialists.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of user identity lifecycle management, access provisioning/de-provisioning, access reviews, self-service workflows, and password management tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in IAM operations by optimizing automation, workflows, and integration with IT service management (ITSM) platforms.
• Collaborate closely with IAM Solution Architects, Security, IT infrastructure, and business partners to ensure operational readiness, platform health, and scalability of IAM solutions.
• Develop and enforce operational standards, SLAs, and KPIs to monitor service performance and user experience quality.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution efforts related to end-user identity and access issues.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, privacy regulations, and audit requirements (SOX, GDPR, PCI, NIST).
• Champion adoption of best practices around zero trust, privileged access, and identity governance in daily operations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for the operations team.
• Partner with automation and DevSecOps teams to deploy and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automated IAM provisioning processes.
• Facilitate communication and training for end-users and support teams to improve IAM awareness and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging IAM operational technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously enhance the IAM service portfolio.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master’s degree preferred with 10+ years of IT experience with a minimum of 8 years focused on IAM operations and end-user services management.
• Proven experience leading or managing teams responsible for IAM service delivery, identity lifecycle management, and end-user access support.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence needed.
• Knowledge of IAM tool platforms used for standard and privileged access management as well as authentication (ie. Delinea, Okta, SailPoint IIQ)
• Strong working knowledge of IAM tools such as SailPoint, Okta, Beyond Identity, Delinea, Microsoft Entra ID, and directory services like Active Directory.
• Experience managing identity provisioning, password resets, authentication services, and access governance activities at scale.
• Solid understanding of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM) in operational contexts.
• Familiarity with cloud IAM models (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating hybrid IAM ecosystems operationally.
• Knowledge of automation tools and DevSecOps principles applied in IAM environments (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service and continuous operational improvement.
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks affecting IAM operations such as SOX IT-404, GDPR, PCI, and financial industry controls.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Okta Certified Administrator, SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer, or similar.
• Experience managing large-scale IAM operational teams in financial services or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles as applied to IAM operations.
• Self-starter, able to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, dynamic environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master’s degree preferred with 10+ years of IT experience with a minimum of 8 years focused on IAM operations and end-user services management.

Work Timings

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

(This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time – 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details.)

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Job Family Group

Information Technology