Director SaaS Applications Capabilities & Governance

ADP•Glenvar Heights, FL

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the security, compliance, and lifecycle management of all SaaS applications within ADP. This role ensures that identity and access controls are effectively implemented across the SaaS ecosystem, aligning with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including global security organization (GSO), technology groups, procurement, business units, HR, finance, and compliance teams, to maintain a secure and compliant SaaS environment. You're a passionate leader focused on engagement as well as results, and you're not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dive into the code when necessary. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun. Here's what you can expect on a typical day: You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You must know Agile well. Your seven or more years of team leadership have delivered amazing results, and you pride yourself on developing the people who work for you, as well as providing an inclusive team environment where they all can thrive. If asked, they would follow you anywhere and enthusiastically credit you with helping to grow their careers. Working in two-week sprints, you must keep up with timelines and coding standards. You'll be looking ahead to the next coding criteria to build technically sound and functional tools. Continuous Learning. An eagerness to learn will help you keep up with ever-changing technologies and maintain the ability to create the best tools for our clients. You are comfortable and thrive in an autonomous role since that will be essential for your success. You'll work with business leadership and project management to understand priorities and create automation accordingly. You will present and defend your team's approach to leadership. There is no typical day as you partner and work with people across the development organization to turn ideas into reality. You have 10+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.

Requirements

You’ll have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience or knowledge focusing on SaaS environments including but not limited to Microsoft Collaboration tools, technology simplification, identify management
Working experience or knowledge in technologies, life cycle management and/or governance
Strong understanding of RBAC, MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
Working with different data sources and providing insights into SaaS operations
Understanding of identity governance best practices, including continuous SaaS discovery and automated lifecycle management.
Ability to manage risks related to disparate, non-standard, and unapproved SaaS usage.
Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with cross-functional teams, including HR, legal, audit, and business leaders.
Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership
Experience managing or mentoring a technical team in a leadership or supervisory role.
Experience with Program & Change Management
Strategic thinking with a hands-on technical approach
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Passionate about automation, security, and operational excellence
Self-driven, organized, and comfortable operating in a hybrid, fast-paced environment
An analytical and security-driven mindset with an eye for operational detail.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AWS or Azure Security Certification
Certified DevSecOps Professional or equivalent

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive IAM assessments for all SaaS applications to identify, assess and protect, and govern
Identity needs for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution to enhance access security, in conjunction with the Access Management Team
Identity needs for role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles are applied across all SaaS platforms
Oversee the provisioning and de-provisioning processes to ensure timely and accurate user access management.
Strategize and implement operating processes and governance to ensure consistent application of IAM policies across all SaaS applications.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations, such as GDPR, SOX, and ISO standards.
Implement regular access reviews and certifications to maintain appropriate access levels and detect potential security gaps.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of IAM policies, procedures, and configurations for SaaS applications.
Work closely with procurement, global security organization, and requesting teams to evaluate and select SaaS vendors that meet security and compliance requirements.
Partners with business units to understand the needs and ensure that IAM solutions support business objectives while maintaining security.
Coordinate with HR teams to manage user lifecycle events, including onboarding, role changes, and terminations
Engage with the global security organization to align SaaS IAM strategies with broader organizational security initiatives.
Stay informed about emerging IAM threats and best practices to proactively address potential risks.
Lead initiatives to automate IAM processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error.
Monitor and report on IAM metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify areas for improvement.
Define, implement, and operate the use and impact of GenAI within IAM landscape along with use of GenAI in the ecosystem.