General Manager, Identity Management
Posted 2025-04-06United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Information Technology
08-Jan-2025
Ref #: 27257
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Pay Range: $117600.00 - $274100.00 annually
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Delta is focused on sustaining a strong IT operation, growing our capabilities, and maximizing optimization across each of our tech hubs to elevate the travel experience for our customers and empower our 90,000 Delta people.
WeÂre committed to fostering innovation, and weÂre excited to invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future of technology at the worldÂs best airline!
This position, General Manager Identity Management, will develop and implement the strategic vision for Identity Management (IDM) program. Responsible for establishing & implementing a governance framework, managing and coordinating requirements, and supporting the implementation of DeltaÂs IDM processes and workflows, while ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external regulatory requirements. Span of controls of this role would be over a global team responsible for enterprise IDM apps.
Additional Responsibilities
 Leadership & Strategy  Develop and implement the strategic vision for IDM within Delta. Collaborate and work closely with senior leaders to promote IDM initiatives and encourage the adoption of effective practices
 Advisory & Influencer - Stay abreast with latest trends and technologies in IDM and cybersecurity to guide the team effectively. Engaging with key members, sharing IDM strategies and initiatives at all levels of the organization. Work closely with business units to understand their needs and ensure IDM solutions support their goals.
 Governance & Compliance  Ensure that IDM practices align with applicable regulatory requirements (PCI, SOX, TSA) and internal policies, standards and procedures. Conduct regular access reviews, audits and assessments to identify and mitigate IDM risks
 Operations ÂResponsible for the day-to-day operations of systems, ensure their reliability, scalability and security, by leading a global team across architecture, engineering, analyst and 24/7 operation support functions
 Program Management - Run projects from conception through implementation (design, deployment & management), while maintaining alignment across project stakeholders and respective business functions to ensure the requirements and deliverables are defined and tracked throughout the programÂs life cycle.
 Integration & Simplification  Collaborate with IT, HR and business units to ensure seamless integration across various platforms and applications. Drive the implementation of IDM capabilities with existing enterprise security controls. Simplify processes to enhance user experience and compliance.
 People Development - Develop and lead a team that demonstrates strong work behaviors, promoting an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
Pay Range: $117600.00 - $274100.00 Annually
This role is expected to be in the office, full time remote is not an option.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Benefits
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values  Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership  every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
 Competitive salary, industry-leading pro?t sharing program, and performance incentives
 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
 New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1  March 31)
 In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period
 10 paid holidays per calendar year
 Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
 Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
 Comprehensive health bene?ts including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance bene?ts
 Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
 Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
 Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
 Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
 World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
 Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
 Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
 Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)
 BachelorÂs or MasterÂs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
 10 or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Identity & Access Management and increasing scope, responsibilities and complexity.
 4+ years of leadership roles with a strong background in risk management and ability to address conflict, influence decision-making, and foster teamwork across the organization.
 Experience in IDM technologies such as SailPoint, Microsoft, Saviynt, Okta, or similar.
 Strong understanding of technologies and standards, including LDAP, SAML, OIDC, OAuth.
 Demonstrate ability in implementing and leading IDM solutions in a large, complex organization, with change management and program management practices
 Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., PCI, SOX, NIST, ISO27001), knowing how to apply relevant technical processes to appropriate business needs.
 Excellent customer service skills with ability to clearly communicate to an executive leadership team
 Strong leadership and team management skills
 Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
 Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
 Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
 Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
 Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred Qualifications)
Relevant professional certifications i.e., CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar. IAM product certification or cloud security certification for Azure & AWS platforms, are desirable.
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