Identity Governance Manager

Location: US, Minnesota, Maplewood, US, Texas, Austin

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

Identity Governance Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Join an innovative team at the forefront of identity security. Lead a critical program that protects the enterprise while enabling business agility. This is your opportunity to shape the future of identity governance and make a lasting impact.

The Identity Governance Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing operations of the organization's Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) program. This role oversees the lifecycle management of digital identities, access certifications, role management, and compliance reporting using modern IGA platforms such as Saviynt.

As a(n) Identity Governance Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IGA solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements
• Manage identity lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows across enterprise applications and systems
• Oversee access certification campaigns, ensuring timely completion and appropriate remediation of access violations
• Define and maintain the enterprise role model, including role mining, engineering, and ongoing optimization
• Partner with application owners to onboard systems into the IGA platform, establishing connectors, entitlement catalogs, and governance policies
• Develop and enforce segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access request approval workflows
• Provide operational metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting on program health, compliance posture, and risk indicators
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams to support regulatory requirements and audit activities
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with implementation partners on platform enhancements and roadmap execution
• Lead and mentor a team of IGA analysts and engineers, fostering professional development and operational excellence

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong communication skills for engaging both technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without direct authority

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or technology field (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in IT or security, with three (3) years focused on identity governance in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Hands-on experience implementing or administering enterprise IGA platforms; Saviynt experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, ABAC, and access certification processes
• Experience integrating IGA platforms with enterprise systems including HR sources, Active Directory, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS applications
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, or NIST
• Saviynt certification or relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM)
• Experience with API-based integrations and scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Java)
• Familiarity with PAM, SSO, and MFA technologies
• Background in managing cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
• Experience in large enterprise environments with complex hybrid infrastructure

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M in Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX locations.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/06/2026 To 04/05/2026 Or until filled

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