Digital Identity Associate Director

About the role

Protiviti is seeking a Technology Consulting Associate Director to join its Digital Identity team. In this role you will lead client engagements, manage risk associated with Digital Identity technologies, develop strategic solutions, and mentor project teams. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work model that combines on‑site and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with strategic clients and provide guidance throughout engagements.
• Manage risk related to the use of Digital Identity technologies.
• Develop strategies and solutions using analytics, automation, and emerging tools.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop proposals, and build lasting client relationships.
• Mentor and develop team members, conduct performance appraisals, and oversee project work plans.
• Lead large‑scale identity programs and ensure successful delivery.
• Participate in thought leadership, knowledge‑sharing, and community outreach.
• Collaborate with technology partners to integrate product solutions and improve client service capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Computer Science).
• 9+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) within professional services, consulting, or a large Fortune 500 organization.
• Professional certifications (identity vendor certifications or similar) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and secondary experience with Visio and Access.

Skills

• Hands‑on experience with SailPoint, Saviynt, Veza, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, Delinea.
• Design and implementation of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
• Design and implementation of Access Management technologies.
• Role‑based access control, role mining, and role design.
• Knowledge of directory technologies (Microsoft Entra AD, LDAP, virtual directories).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, change management, and release management.
• Ability to translate technical and project risks into business value for C‑level executives.
• Leadership experience including team supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong business development and networking skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of contributions.
• Choice Time Off (CTO) – up to 20 days per calendar year for new hires, increasing with service.
• Up to 11 paid holidays annually.

Pay

Base salary range: $155,000 – $264,000 per year (dependent on experience, skills, and location). Bonus target: 16% of base salary. Estimated total cash compensation range (base plus bonus): $179,800 – $306,240.

Schedule

Protiviti follows a hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in‑person work with remote flexibility. The remote‑to‑in‑person ratio varies by client, project, and team needs, and may include travel to client sites. The role is not available for candidates in West Virginia or Alaska.