> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1756916-iam-authentication-user-experience-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1756916-iam-authentication-user-experience-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IAM Authentication & User Experience Lead - **Company:** WorldPay - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, User Authentication, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, PCI Data Security Standards, Session Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c92f0a3cfe226c7a ## About the Role This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder., * 7+ years in IAM, Security, or Platform Product roles; 3+ years as a Product Owner/Manager delivering authentication or identity experiences at scale. * Deep knowledge of enterprise IAM leading practices: modern authN/Z (OIDC/OAuth2, PKCE, token lifecycles), FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkeys, session management, RBA, device binding, and account recovery patterns. * Understanding of payments/fintech requirements and regulations (PCI DSS v4.0, PSD2/SCA, GDPR/CCPA) and the current authentication threat landscape. * Experience with UX research and experimentation: journey mapping, A/B testing, accessibility (WCAG), and instrumentation for data-driven decisions. * Exceptional stakeholder management with Security, Engineering, Product Lines, Risk/Fraud, Support, Merchant Success, and HR/IT; ability to communicate with executives and technical teams. * Financial acumen to build ROI models and prioritize investments based on conversion, support deflection, onboarding speed, and productivity gains., * Experience implementing passkeys/passwordless at scale for consumer, merchant, or workforce populations. * Familiarity with policy-as-code for authorization (e.g., OPA/Cedar) and API gateway/service mesh integrations. * Background in fraud/risk analytics, device intelligence, or bot management platforms. * Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, product management credentials, or vendor IAM certifications. ## Description Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Senior Technical Product Owner, IAM Authentication & User Experience to join our ever-evolving Cybersecurity, Identity & Access team and help shape the future of global commerce. 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