Senior Manager, Directory Engineer
ROLE SUMMARY
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Leadership
Directory Architecture & Design
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Security & Compliance
Vendor & Tool Selection
Incident Management & Troubleshooting
User Experience Focus
Metrics & Reporting
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in identity and access management, with at least 4 years focused on Directory solutions. Strong background in IT security, authentication protocols, and IAM frameworks supporting directories with greater than 50,000 users.
- Deep understanding of Directory technologies (e.g., LDAP/LDAPS, Directory schema, replication, and GPOs) and experience with PKI solutions. Knowledge of identity providers like Microsoft AD, AD LDS and Azure AD
- Able to solve highly complex authentication and authorization problems within a Global environment.
- Strong understanding of security best practices related to identity management, including encryption, tokenization, and secure protocols.
- Experience in leading IAM system support, engineering, and operations teams within a Global Business Unit.
- Understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GXP quality regulations and guidelines.
- Holds relevant stakeholders and project teams accountable and have a proven track record of successfully managing and executing on long term complex projects.
- Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft solutions is highly desirable.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
No special physical requirements. Applicants should be capable of working through a personal laptop computer or mobile device for extended periods.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Other Job Details
Last Date to Apply for Job: September 4, 2026
- Work Location Assignment: Hybrid. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $124,400.00 to $207,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.



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 Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. 
 Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future. 

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