IGA (Saviynt) Product Owner - Identity and Access Management (Remote)

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

5h•Remote

About The Position

Join AbbVie's Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team as the IGA Product Owner, where you will be instrumental in driving our enterprise Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program. In this high-impact leadership role, you will be accountable for the Saviynt IGA product and all corresponding processes supported by the Saviynt EIC platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. In this role, you'll be responsible for: Owning and managing the Saviynt IGA product roadmap, including strategic planning and execution of capabilities to meet business needs Leading the prioritization of platform enhancements based on business requirements, security priorities, and regulatory compliance needs Overseeing the implementation and optimization of IGA processes including access reviews, role-based access control, separation of duties, and identity lifecycle management Collaborating with stakeholders across IT, Security, Compliance, HR, and business units to gather requirements and ensure the platform meets organizational needs Managing the product backlog, sprint planning, and release management for the Saviynt EIC platform Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement Overseeing budget planning, resource allocation, and vendor management related to the IGA platform Developing and maintaining documentation for IGA processes, policies, and procedures Responding to and remediating audit findings related to IGA controls and compliance requirements Leading and mentoring a team of IGA specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Serving as the subject matter expert for Saviynt EIC capabilities and IGA best practices Ensuring operational excellence through monitoring of system health, performance, and user adoption Collaborating with other IAM product owners to ensure seamless integration across the IAM ecosystem

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years experience.
Deep knowledge of Saviynt EIC platform functionality and capabilities
Experience with role mining, role engineering, and role-based access control implementation
Understanding of directory services, LDAP, Active Directory, and cloud identity providers
Knowledge of identity lifecycle management and provisioning workflows
Proficiency in access certification processes and segregation of duties controls
Experience with project management and product management methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex requirements
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of integration with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Active Directory, SAP)
Understanding of cloud platforms and IGA capabilities in cloud environments
Experience with enterprise governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in identity and access management, with at least 5 years focused on identity governance and administration
Proven experience leading and managing Saviynt EIC global implementations
Strong product ownership background with experience in leading technology implementations and enhancements
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and product features
Experience in developing and implementing role-based access control models and governance frameworks
Strong understanding of identity lifecycle processes, access certification, and separation of duties controls
Proven track record of stakeholder management and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Experience responding to and remediating audit findings related to access controls
Solid financial management skills including budget planning and resource allocation
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing technical teams
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to identity and access (SOX, GDPR, PCI, etc.)
Experience with Agile methodologies and product management practices

Responsibilities

Owning and managing the Saviynt IGA product roadmap, including strategic planning and execution of capabilities to meet business needs
Leading the prioritization of platform enhancements based on business requirements, security priorities, and regulatory compliance needs
Overseeing the implementation and optimization of IGA processes including access reviews, role-based access control, separation of duties, and identity lifecycle management
Collaborating with stakeholders across IT, Security, Compliance, HR, and business units to gather requirements and ensure the platform meets organizational needs
Managing the product backlog, sprint planning, and release management for the Saviynt EIC platform
Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement
Overseeing budget planning, resource allocation, and vendor management related to the IGA platform
Developing and maintaining documentation for IGA processes, policies, and procedures
Responding to and remediating audit findings related to IGA controls and compliance requirements
Leading and mentoring a team of IGA specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Serving as the subject matter expert for Saviynt EIC capabilities and IGA best practices
Ensuring operational excellence through monitoring of system health, performance, and user adoption
Collaborating with other IAM product owners to ensure seamless integration across the IAM ecosystem