Sr. Manager, IT - Identity & Access Management

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). Job Summary: Do you have a passion for identity security and automating the work out of everything? Do you thrive in a collaborative, outdoor-oriented culture while driving high-performance outcomes? Are you ready to mentor a global team and mature a modern IAM and IAG program? If so, we want you to join our growing team and organization! The Senior Manager of Identity & Access Management is a technical leadership role responsible for engineering, operations, and strategic advancement of identity services across a global enterprise. This leader will drive IAM/IAG maturity, scalability, and automation while integrating tools and processes that secure access for diverse business verticals, including hospitality, retail, food & beverage, and ski operations. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership experience and strong communication skills. They bring a relentless drive to achieve results, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and sharp business acumen to align identity strategies with organizational goals. This leader will mentor engineers, collaborate across IT and business teams, and deliver identity solutions that strengthen business agility, security, and compliance. Job Specifications: • Starting Wage: $140,000 - $185,000 + annual bonus • Employment Type: Year Round • Shift Type: Full Time • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age • Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities: Technical & Engineering Leadership • Lead and mentor a team of IAM engineers and analysts supporting directory services, identity lifecycle automation, access governance, application onboarding, and identity security. • Serve as the technical authority on IAM, including hands-on engineering for complex integrations, Entra ID/AD configuration, federation, SSO/MFA, and automation workflows. • Design and lead migrations from legacy IAM solutions to modern IAM/IGA platforms. • Oversee the onboarding of enterprise applications into IAM systems with automated provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and compliance controls. Program & Architecture Ownership • Own and evolve the IAM strategy and roadmap, aligning identity capabilities with enterprise goals, new technologies, global expansion, and risk management practices. • Manage team budgets, project portfolio, and resource allocation. Develop and propose new initiatives aligned to the IAM roadmap. • Partner closely with enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, application teams, and IT leadership to ensure identity-first and secure-by-design architecture in all new initiatives. • Develop and enforce IAM/IAG policies, standards, and procedures across the organization. • Provide architecture oversight and subject matter expertise for identity-related security assessments and design reviews. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Communicate IAM strategy, risks, metrics, and program updates to technical leaders, business partners, senior executives, and cross-functional stakeholders. • Translate complex identity concepts into business-level recommendations and actionable plans. • Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, security leadership, compliance, and business units regarding identity security, governance, and operational maturity. • Promote identity and IT security awareness and best practices among employees, including training and education. Operational Excellence • Lead global operations and collaborate across geographically dispersed teams. • Drive automation, standardization, and service optimization initiatives that reduce manual workload and improve consistency, compliance, and operations. • Ensure IAM program supports compliance, audit readiness, and strong internal controls for regulatory frameworks, including SOX, PCI, and GDPR. • Participate in and guide identity-related incident response activities. Job Requirements: • 7+ years of progressive experience in IAM engineering, identity security, or related IT/security functions. • Demonstrated leadership and hands-on experience with identity platform migrations, large-scale application integrations, and identity lifecycle automation. • Proven track record leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaboration. • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present confidently to executives, influence decision-making, and convey technical topics clearly. • Strong business acumen and understanding of how identity intersects with IT operations, risk management, compliance, and enterprise processes. • Expertise with Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, SSO/MFA, federation, enterprise IAM/IAG platforms, and access governance practices. • Strength in hybrid IAM and public cloud identity management (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP). • Deep knowledge of security standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, OWASP). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Saviynt IGA (strong plus). • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Microsoft identity/security certifications, or similar. • Experience driving IAM programs in a complex, multi-vertical enterprise. • Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, APIs). • Experience in guest or customer identity management. Cultural Alignment • Comfortable thriving in a unique environment that blends a collaborative, outdoor-friendly culture with high-performance expectations. • Values collaboration, mentorship, feedback, shared problem-solving, and team cohesion. • Embraces flexibility, agility, enterprise mindset, and continuous improvement. • Brings outstanding aptitude and attitude, with a positive and solution-focused approach. The expected Total Compensation for this role is $140,000 - $185,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. Job Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Excellent training and professional development Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus: • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) • Free ski passes for dependents • Critical Illness and Accident plans Employees can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Requisition ID 513026 Reference Date: 12/27/2025 Job Code Function: IT Security Apply tot his job