Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Vanguard · Dallas, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
Job highlights
- Own IGA product vision, roadmap, and modernization efforts.
- Prioritize backlog balancing needs and user experience.
- Drive automation in governance processes.
- Interface with cybersecurity, compliance, and business teams.
- Shape identity governance for tens of thousands of users.
About the role
Senior Product Manager Identity Governance & Administration
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define and own the IGA product vision and roadmap, aligned to Vanguard’s Zero Trust strategy and enterprise risk priorities.
- Translate identity governance challenges into clear product outcomes—automation, improved signal quality, reduced standing access, and faster lifecycle execution.
- Drive modernization of IGA capabilities, including lifecycle management, access requests, certifications, roles, entitlements, and policy enforcement.
Backlog Ownership & Delivery
- Own and prioritize the IGA product backlog, balancing regulatory requirements, risk reduction, operational efficiency, and user experience.
- Translate business, audit, and operational needs into clear epics, features, and user stories for engineering teams.
- Partner with IAM engineering to deliver scalable, API driven, and ‑automation first solutions.
- Partner with app onboarding team and engineering to onboard applications into IGA, define integration patterns, and manage the full application access lifecycle (onboarding, changes, recertification, and deprovisioning) to ensure consistent controls and clean offboarding.
Automation & Optimization
- Identify and drive opportunities to eliminate manual governance processes through automation and orchestration.
- Champion policy‑based access, role and entitlement hygiene, and Just‑in‑Time (JIT) governance models.
- Leverage data and analytics to improve certification quality, reduce noise, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
- Serve as the primary IGA product interface to cybersecurity, compliance, audit, HR, application owners, and global IAM operations.
- Partner closely with IAM Operations to ensure operability, reliability, and supportability are built into the product.
- Communicate product direction, tradeoffs, and progress clearly to senior stakeholders.
Governance, Risk & Compliance Alignment
- Ensure IGA capabilities meet regulatory and audit requirements, including SOX, SOC, and enterprise control standards.
- Support audit and risk activities by enabling consistent, repeatable, and well‑evidenced identity governance processes.
- Balance compliance needs with user experience and operational efficiency.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Product Management Expertise
- Proven experience as a Product Manager or Technical Product Manager owning complex platforms or internal products.
- Strong ability to define vision, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes through cross‑functional teams.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving clarity.
IGA / IAM Domain Knowledge
- Solid understanding of workforce IAM and IGA concepts, including: Joiner / Mover / Leaver lifecycle, Access requests and approvals, Access certifications, Roles, entitlements, and SoD, Identity governance controls and audit evidence.
Technical & Analytical Acumen
- Ability to partner deeply with engineers on APIs, integrations, workflows, and data models.
- Experience using metrics and analytics to drive product decisions and measure success.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern identity patterns.
Leadership & Communication
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technology, security, and business teams.
- Ability to explain complex identity concepts in clear, outcome‑focused terms.
- Collaborative mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Preferred 10 years of experience in product management, IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Direct ownership of a mission‑critical enterprise capability.
- Opportunity to modernize and scale IGA through automation and product thinking.
- High visibility across cybersecurity, technology, and risk leadership.
- Chance to shape how tens of thousands of identities are governed—securely and efficiently.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
- Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.Key skills/competency
- Senior Product Manager
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Automation
Skills & topics
- Senior Product Manager
- Identity Governance
- Identity Management
- Cybersecurity
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap
- Agile
- Risk Management
- Automation
- IAM
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in product management, IAM, IGA, and cybersecurity, aligning with Vanguard's values.
- Showcase technical acumen: Emphasize experience with APIs, integrations, data analytics, and cloud environments.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of influencing cross-functional teams and managing complex platforms.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss product strategy, risk management, and communication skills.
- Understand Vanguard's mission: Connect your experience to Vanguard's commitment to long-term financial well-being.
Technical preparation
Study IGA and IAM concepts thoroughly.,Review API design and integration patterns.,Understand cloud environments like AWS, Azure, GCP.,Prepare to discuss automation strategies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex platform you managed.,How do you prioritize a product backlog?,How do you influence cross-functional teams?,Explain a complex technical concept simply.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration at Vanguard?
- As a Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) at Vanguard, you will define the product vision and roadmap, own and prioritize the product backlog, drive automation in governance processes, and serve as the main IGA product liaison for various internal teams including cybersecurity, compliance, and HR.
- What specific IGA/IAM domain knowledge is essential for this Senior Product Manager role at Vanguard?
- Essential domain knowledge includes understanding the Joiner/Mover/Leaver lifecycle, access requests and approvals, access certifications, roles, entitlements, SoD, and identity governance controls with audit evidence. Familiarity with workforce IAM and IGA concepts is key.
- How does Vanguard approach work-life balance for a Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration?
- Vanguard utilizes a hybrid working model, offering flexibility while still enabling in-person learning and collaboration. This model is designed to support long-term client outcomes and enhance the employee experience.
- What technical skills are important for the Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration position at Vanguard?
- Key technical skills include the ability to partner with engineers on APIs, integrations, workflows, and data models. Experience with metrics and analytics to drive product decisions, and familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) are also valuable.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration role at Vanguard?
- Vanguard prefers approximately 10 years of experience in product management, IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise platforms. A Bachelor’s degree in technology, Engineering, or a related field is required, and experience in financial services or regulated environments is a plus.
- How does Vanguard ensure compliance and risk alignment within the IGA product?
- The Senior Product Manager ensures IGA capabilities meet regulatory and audit requirements like SOX and SOC. This involves supporting audit activities and balancing compliance needs with user experience and operational efficiency.
- What makes the Senior Product Manager, Identity Governance & Administration role at Vanguard compelling?
- This role offers direct ownership of a mission-critical enterprise capability, the opportunity to modernize IGA through automation, high visibility across leadership, and the chance to govern tens of thousands of identities securely and efficiently.