Sr Manager, IGA

Job Description

Senior Manager – IGA Engineering

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – IGA Engineering, to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise identity governance and lifecycle automation using Saviynt as the core IAM platform. This role will drive end-to-end delivery and operational excellence across identity lifecycle (JML), access requests, certifications, and risk/SoD controls, partnering closely with HRIS, IT, Security, and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Configuration (Saviynt Core)

• Configure and customize Saviynt IGA modules including Access Request, Certification, and Role Management.

• Develop and maintain Saviynt governance controls: Birthright Access Policies, RBAC, Risk

Rules, SoD policies, and Entitlement Owner rules

• Design and manage Saviynt workflows for provisioning, approvals, and certifications; automate lifecycle events using Saviynt rule engine/workflows. Support & Troubleshooting (L3 / Escalations) as required.

• Lead resolution of complex IAM issues related to Saviynt configurations, connectors, workflows, and certification campaigns; drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.

• Establish operating procedures and escalation paths for identity governance services and high-impact production issues.

Administration & Maintenance

• Own platform health and operational readiness: monitoring, configuration hygiene, environment stability, and controlled changes to rules/workflows/connectors.

• Maintain technical documentation and ensure repeatable runbooks/standards for consistent operations.

Integration & Automation

• Configure and maintain Saviynt OOTB connectors for on-prem and cloud applications; build/manage custom integrations using REST APIs and scripting as required.

• Partner with HRIS and identity teams to support HR-driven identity lifecycle integration patterns (e.g., authoritative source → Saviynt governance → downstream targets).

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce governance controls aligned to compliance needs, including SoD guardrails, risk-based access controls, and certification evidence.

• Configure Saviynt reporting/dashboards and generate audit-ready artifacts and compliance reports.

Documentation & Training

• Produce technical documentation, standards, and playbooks; provide training and enablement for internal teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Strong experience in Identity & Access Management / Information Security with demonstrated delivery of identity governance and lifecycle programs.

• Hands-on expertise implementing and operating Saviynt IGA (workflows, rules, modules, integrations).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management fundamentals, including Identity Lifecycle Management (JML), RBAC, and access governance.

• Hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) including workflows, rules, certifications, and integrations.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID authentication framework, including authentication methods, SSO (SAML / OIDC), Conditional Access concepts.

• Working knowledge of identity and access protocols: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, FIDO2, JWT, Kerberos etc.

• Experience working with cloud and directory-based identity ecosystems (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in integrated enterprise environments.

• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Java, Groovy, or Python, with experience consuming and integrating via REST APIs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in regulated environments and supporting audit/compliance requirements (evidence, attestations, exception handling).

• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and integrations (e.g., ServiceNow).

• Exposure to privileged access programs and broader security ecosystem integrations

(IAM/SIEM/ITSM/cloud).

• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, including Access Packages, Access Reviews,

Lifecycle Workflows, and automation using Azure Logic Apps, in environments co-existing with Saviynt IGA.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Saviynt Certified Professional (or equivalent)

Location(s)

Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.