Senior Manager, SailPoint Engineering

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Senior Manager, SailPoint Engineering will lead a team of engineers responsible for building, scaling, and securing RBC’s enterprise identity lifecycle and access management platforms. This role is pivotal in driving RBC’s digital identity strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enabling seamless, secure access for employees, customers, and partners.As a leader, you will be accountable for solution design, engineering standards, operational excellence, and delivery of SailPoint capabilities across the bank. You will collaborate with security, compliance, and application teams to deliver innovative identity solutions at scale.What will you do?Leadership & StrategyLead and mentor a team of SailPoint engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.Define the engineering roadmap for SailPoint Access Manager, aligning with RBC’s IAM strategy and enterprise architecture.Partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements.Engineering & DeliveryOversee design, development, integration, and deployment of SailPoint Access Manager capabilities (identity lifecycle, provisioning, access requests, certification campaigns).Drive automation and standardization of IAM processes to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.Ensure engineering deliverables are secure by design, with strong controls for data in transit and at rest.Manage release cycles, incident escalations, and production stability for mission-critical IAM services.Governance & Risk ManagementEnsure adherence to RBC’s risk, compliance, and audit frameworks.Partner with governance teams to provide evidence, metrics, and reporting for regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, OSFI, FRB/MRA).Proactively identify and remediate technology risks, technical debt, and process gaps.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementEngage with application custodians, platform teams, and business owners to onboard applications into SailPoint Access Manager.Work with security architecture and threat management teams to evaluate and implement emerging IAM technologies.Provide transparent communication to executives, including program health, risks, and delivery outcomes.What do you need to succeed?Must-haveDeep expertise in SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ or equivalent IAM platforms.Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle management, provisioning, entitlements, role-based access control (RBAC), and certification campaigns.Solid technical foundation in Java, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure).Proven track record of leading engineering teams, driving large-scale IAM implementations, and managing operational stability.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years in SailPoint engineering or architecture.5+ years in a technical leadership/management role, with experience managing engineering teams of 3-6 people.Experience delivering enterprise-grade, high-availability IAM solutions in a regulated industry (financial services preferred).Nice-to-haveMaster’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.Certifications: SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer/Architect, CISSP, CISM, or AWS/Azure Cloud certifications.Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (CyberArk), Entra ID/Azure AD, or Okta.Exposure to microservices, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in IAM (e.g., anomaly detection, identity drift tracking).Previous experience working in global-scale IAM programs within a top-tier financial institution.What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to lead challenging work, and enhanced visibility with senior leadership.#LI-POST#TECHCPJJob SkillsDecision Making, Group Problem Solving, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Information Technology Security, IT Systems Integration, Java, Java Security, Java Spring, Negotiation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Additional Job DetailsAddress:16 YORK ST:TORONTOCity:TorontoCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2025-09-05Application Deadline:2026-01-30Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.