Requisition ID:   108976

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Job Information Salary Range: $124,800 - $198,900

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary Role The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) will lead a team responsible for safeguarding access to critical systems and data across the enterprise. This role oversees the design, implementation, and governance of IAM solutions and processes, with specific responsibility for Microsoft Active Directory, SAP GRC, Okta, and SailPoint. The successful candidate will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor, ensuring the utility meets regulatory, compliance, and security standards while enabling business operations. Key Accountabilities Documenting Policies, Procedures and Standards: 10% Project Requirements: 20% Coordination: 40% Management Activities: 30% Knowledge/Skills Team Leadership, Water Utility Experience, Project involvement, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Okta, SAP GRC, Sailpoint. Strong knowledge of digital technologies and applicability for the water and wastewater industries Demonstrated ability to apply IAM themes to solve practical problems in a high-tech environment with multi- function teams for complex systems. In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, including SSO, MFA, privileged access management (PAM), and identity governance. Experience/Education 8+ year’s experience working in Information Technology field required with an additional 2+ years focused on IAM. 2+ years of management experience leading IAM teams. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory, SAP GRC, Okta, and SailPoint. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or similar technology field is required [equivalent work experience will be considered]. Master's degree is preferred. Appropriate technical certification in specialty area preferred. Travel Requirements As necessary, up to 20% Other Excellent decision-making ability, balancing what is right with what is realistic. Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and to deliver results through others while overcoming obstacles to success. Possesses a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressure. Possesses a curiosity and a passion towards engaging the imagination of line of business leaders in grasping and enabling the fundamentals of change. Demonstrated ability to work and team with a multitude of different people from various lines of business as well as within the IT organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiences including proven ability to deliver conference presentations. Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while simultaneously maintaining the "big picture" view. Work Environment Office Environment, Camden, NJ. Competencies Drives Safety Culture Drives Vision & Purpose Strategic & Learning Agility Political & Organizational Savvy Builds Effective Teams & Network Situational Adaptability Persuades

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.