AVP, Identity & Access Management in MVW Headquarters at MVW call center

Job Description

**Relocation Assistance Available**

Position Summary

As a member of the professional staff, contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Inventory, Revenue Management, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally, works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision-making process.

Business Context

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates exchange networks and membership programs comprised of nearly 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories, as well as provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties.

As a leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services.

The vision of MVW is to strive to build long-lasting relationships with their Owners, Members, customers, and associates to help them live their lives to the fullest. Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. This is the story of MVW. And while the company spans brands and businesses, decades and continents, their shared inspiration continues to drive them forward: delivering unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.

Global Technology Context

The Global Technology (GT) team at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is on a multi-year journey to modernize technical and digital products and platforms across all business lines. This role demands a visionary leader with a technical understanding of the range of resort operations technical products in solving complex business challenges. Proven success as a leader in recruiting, developing, and retaining technical talent on high performing teams is required. The incumbent is a proven thought leader, a consensus builder, and an integrator of people, processes, and technology.

Specific Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Global Information Security team as the AVP of Identity & Access Management (IAM). Reporting to the SVP Global Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide IAM strategy.

As the AVP, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity and access capabilities across our global organization. This includes driving initiatives such as centralized user provisioning, access certification workflows, audit and compliance readiness, hybrid cloud identity governance, privileged access management, and modern authentication and authorization practices.

This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a strong understanding of identity governance, risk management, and enterprise security architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and user-friendly access solutions that support our business goals.

Expected Contributions

As the AVP of Identity & Access Management (IAM), you will be a key leader in shaping and executing the enterprise IAM strategy. Your contributions will include:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Drive the architecture, implementation, and management of IAM solutions, including Customer IAM (CIAM), Governance, Access Management, and Privileged Access Management.
  • Align IAM initiatives with business goals to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant identity services across hybrid cloud environments.
• Technical Expertise
  • Provide technical leadership for IAM system integration, performance optimization, and secure design across platforms and applications.
  • Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure systems are secure, up-to-date, and resilient to emerging threats.
• Collaboration & Influence
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate IAM requirements into actionable technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with Information Security, Data Privacy, and application development teams to embed security best practices into digital and service delivery platforms.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with IAM standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of IAM strategies, architecture frameworks, and security design patterns.
• Mentorship & Team Development
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and maturity of the security organization.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Project & Process Excellence
  • Contribute to business process improvements and departmental planning.
  • Participate in major application development projects to ensure secure architecture alignment with enterprise security strategy.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate leadership skills as follows:

Generally, a professional position with specific knowledge in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology).  College degree and/or relevant experience typically required.

Specific Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s degree in Information Security or a related discipline preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Identity Governance Expert (CIGE)
• Certified Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
• GIAC Identity Management (GIAC)

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 8 years focused on IAM.
• Proven leadership in managing mid-to-large scale IAM environments (2M+ identities).
• Hands-on experience with regulatory frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or SOC 2.
• Expertise in cloud platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure/Entra ID.
• Proficiency with modern IAM platforms such as OCI, SailPoint, Saviynt, BeyondTrust, and CyberArk.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep understanding of identity management, authentication systems, and access control models (role/attribute-based).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure, scalable IAM solutions aligned with business goals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Broad experience across cybersecurity domains including architecture, operations, cloud security, and governance.
• Proven ability to influence and engage executive stakeholders with minimal oversight.
• Highly organized with excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Committed to continuous learning and development in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.