IAM Program Manager (Remote) at AbbVie

This position is part of Abb Vie's Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team within Business Technology Solutions. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's IAM strategy, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant access to systems and data. The IAM team supports all verticals including User Lifecycle Management, Privileged Account Management, Directory Services, MFA/Federation/SSO, Access Certifications, Role Based Access Control, External Identity Management, and Application & System Integration. We are here to put our partners in a position to succeed by providing the knowledge, tools, and support they need to effectively use data and technology while managing risk.

This position can be virtual anywhere in the U.S.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that strategically invests in the long-term health of the company, its technology and its people. The Abb Vie Business Technology Solutions (BTS) team shapes the digital transformation necessary for our treatments to positively impact patients' lives. In the role of Program Manager, Identity & Access Management, you'll tackle complex challenges as you develop and diversify your professional experiences while helping others grow and develop their skills.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the strategy, execution, and governance of multi-year IAM transformation initiatives across the enterprise
• Defining program objectives, success criteria, and roadmaps to deliver technology capabilities and process enhancements for IAM
• Managing large, cross-functional project teams—including technical, business, and vendor resources—across multiple workstreams
• Overseeing the implementation of IAM solutions, including onboarding of applications, privileged access management (PAM), identity lifecycle management, and access governance
• Driving change management efforts to achieve broad business adoption and process optimization, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications
• Collaborating with IT, Security, Compliance, HR, and business units to ensure seamless integration and alignment with other enterprise programs
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks and issues affecting program delivery, scope, and adoption
• Managing program budgets, financials, vendor contracts, and resource allocations
• Maintaining high standards in documentation, reporting, and status communication to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Supporting audit, regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and remediation activities related to IAM
• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program success and drive continuous improvement
• Developing and enhancing governance frameworks, policies, and process controls for IAM
• Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of experience OR Masters Degree and 6+ years of experience or PhD and 2+ years of experience
• 5+ years of direct experience managing enterprise IAM, cybersecurity, or technology implementation programs
• Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects and transformation initiatives
• Strong experience with change management and driving large-scale organizational adoption
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and communicate at all levels of the organization, including executives and global stakeholders
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to identity and access (SOX, GDPR, PCI, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business management, or related discipline

Beneficial:

• Familiarity with IAM concepts, standards, and leading practices (identity governance, privileged access, SSO, MFA, RBAC, etc.)
• Experience working with or managing vendors and system integrators delivering IAM or security solutions
• Advanced degrees or certifications such as PMP, Certified Scrum Master, or IAM/Cybersecurity certifications

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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About Abb Vie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.