VP, Privileged Secret Server Product Owner

Synchrony • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Role Summary/Purpose: The PAM Product Owner leads the strategic evolution and enhancement of the enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) program, with a focus on risk-based remediation of high-risk privileged accounts. This role drives rollout and adoption of advanced monitoring, credential lifecycle management, session recording, and integration with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools to enforce governance controls such as dual-control workflows and strengthen audit readiness. Essential Responsibilities: Lead the strategic roadmap and continuous enhancement of the enterprise PAM program, emphasizing risk-based remediation of high-risk privileged accounts. Oversee implementation and adoption of PAM capabilities including advanced monitoring, credential lifecycle management, and privileged session monitoring/recording. Drive end-to-end privileged access lifecycle expansion (automated discovery through de-provisioning) across diverse environments (databases, cloud platforms, and infrastructure). Define and enforce risk-tiered control policies and governance workflows to improve accountability and compliance posture. Lead integration of PAM capabilities with ITSM platforms and related security tooling (e.g., event monitoring/analytics platforms) to enable automated controls and operational efficiencies. Partner with IAM governance bodies, Security Operations, and Audit teams to align priorities, report metrics, and execute enterprise initiatives. Prioritize and approve remediation activities based on risk tiers and enterprise impact, driving stakeholder alignment and delivery outcomes. Lead cross-functional initiatives with some to moderate leadership guidance; set objectives and strategy through influence. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with depth in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and security controls, including one or more of: Privileged Access Management (PAM), SSO, MFA, CIAM, RBAC, and/or directory governance.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-value, cross-functional technology/security initiatives across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to cultivate durable partnerships with internal and external business and technology stakeholders; collaborative, outcomes-driven operating style.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, coaching, and enablement (e.g., building roadmaps, supporting skill development, driving team maturity).
• Strong requirements and delivery execution skills: elicitation, documentation, and translation into implementable delivery artifacts (user stories, workflows, process maps); experience supporting Agile/Scrum execution (backlog/standups/removing blockers).
• Hands-on experience with ITSM platforms in an operational/delivery context (e.g., catalog, incident/problem/change workflows, dashboards/reporting), including building standardized documentation to support audit readiness and adoption.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced expertise in Privileged Access Management, including risk-based security controls, credential lifecycle management, privileged session monitoring/recording, and privileged identity governance.
• Knowledge of automated discovery tooling, behavioral analytics, privileged anomaly detection, and common compliance/audit frameworks.
• Experience designing and implementing dual-control policies/workflows tied to incident and change processes.
• Strong communication skills, including reporting program metrics and influencing senior stakeholders across Security Operations, Audit, and IAM governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic roadmap and continuous enhancement of the enterprise PAM program, emphasizing risk-based remediation of high-risk privileged accounts.
• Oversee implementation and adoption of PAM capabilities including advanced monitoring, credential lifecycle management, and privileged session monitoring/recording.
• Drive end-to-end privileged access lifecycle expansion (automated discovery through de-provisioning) across diverse environments (databases, cloud platforms, and infrastructure).
• Define and enforce risk-tiered control policies and governance workflows to improve accountability and compliance posture.
• Lead integration of PAM capabilities with ITSM platforms and related security tooling (e.g., event monitoring/analytics platforms) to enable automated controls and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with IAM governance bodies, Security Operations, and Audit teams to align priorities, report metrics, and execute enterprise initiatives.
• Prioritize and approve remediation activities based on risk tiers and enterprise impact, driving stakeholder alignment and delivery outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with some to moderate leadership guidance; set objectives and strategy through influence.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED