VP, Identity Governance and Administration - REMOTE

Join the People Helping PeopleVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.The OpportunityThis position will own the global strategy, roadmap, and operational execution of the enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) program. This is a high-visibility, leadership role responsible for ensuring that identity is the foundational control plane for security, compliance, and digital transformation across the organization. Incumbent will lead a team that governs joiner-mover-leaver processes, access certifications, role lifecycle management, privileged access management (PAM) integration, birthright access, access analytics, and automation of identity-related controls at scale.A Day in the LifeDefine and execute the multi-year global IGA strategy and roadmap aligned with Zero Trust, cloud transformation, M&A integration, and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, DORA, etc.).Own all aspects of the enterprise IGA platform including architecture, deployment, upgrades, and integration with HRIS, PAM, Cloud IAM (AWS, Azure), ITSM, and SIEM.Lead a high-performing team (engineers, architects, and analysts) across multiple geographies; provide mentorship and career development.Establish and continuously improve identity governance processes: access reviews/certifications, role mining & engineering, SoD conflict management, birthright & request-based provisioning, and access analytics/risk scoring.Serve as the primary escalation point and executive sponsor for identity-related audits and regulatory examinations.Partner closely with business unit leaders to balance security, compliance, and user experience.Drive automation and self-service initiatives to reduce manual access fulfillment and certification burden.Own vendor relationships and contracts for IGA and related identity tools; lead RFP processes when required.Establish KPIs, KRIs, and executive-level reporting on the health and maturity of the IGA program (certification completion rates, orphan/ghost account reduction, time-to-revoke, etc.).Create and update an Identity Strategy that advances the IGA program and ensures program maturity increases and meets the needs of the business.Ability to balance multiple projects, work in fast-paced environment, and meet deadlinesAbility to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the corporation and with professional services firms (e.g., external auditors); Strong business, leadership, and management skillsDemonstrated excellent analytical and quantitative skillsAbility to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisionsAbility to handle complex budgets and maintain adherence to budget targetsKnowledge of various relevant compliance frameworks and practicesAbility to maintain confidentiality of materials handledQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.CISSP Certification requiredCISA/CISM certifications preferred7 years in identity and access management leadership roles.Proven experience standing up or transforming an enterprise-scale IGA program in a complex, highly regulated environment (financial services, healthcare, or global tech strongly preferred).Deep hands-on expertise with at least one major IGA platform (Saviynt preferred) and strong familiarity with the broader market.Demonstrated success integrating IGA with privileged access management, cloud IAM, and HR systems.Experience leading large, distributed teams (15+ people) and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.Strong understanding of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), risk-based certification, and access intelligence/analytics.Advanced knowledge of IGA concepts, strategy, and executionAbout VeleraAt Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.Pay Equity$134,500.00 - $174,900.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.Great Work/Life Benefits!Competitive wagesMedical with telemedicineDental and VisionBasic and Optional Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Maternity, Parental, Family CareCommunity Volunteer Time Off12 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Disability Insurance401k (with employer match)Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Supplemental InsuranceMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementWellness programBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditionsVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.