Identity & Access Management Expert – Global Scope | Hybrid, Barcelona
Play a key role in shaping the future of Identity & Access Management across a global technology organisation. We are partnering with a major international enterprise undergoing a large-scale IAM transformation, and they are looking for an experienced IAM SME to elevate standards, strengthen controls, and operationalise a new Target Operating Model across multiple regions.
This is a high-impact position where you will bring structure, maturity, and governance excellence to a complex, global environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Establish and refine IAM governance frameworks and controls across a distributed global landscape.
- Lead governance reviews, risk assessments, and audit preparations to ensure access management processes remain compliant and secure.
- Drive the rollout and adoption of the IAM Target Operating Model, ensuring consistent process alignment across hubs and regions.
- Shape strategy for IAM governance across areas such as identity federation, SSO, RBAC, and automation‑led process improvements.
- Define and monitor governance KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics that support decision‑making and operational maturity.
- Partner with internal engineering, security, and cloud teams to embed governance principles into enterprise technologies and cloud services.
- Support team capability building by mentoring colleagues and contributing to governance readiness for audits, incidents, and platform upgrades.
What you bring
- Strong foundation in IAM governance, identity lifecycle management, authentication standards, and directory services.
- 5+ years of experience in IAM operations / governance within a large and complex global environment.
- Proven background in improving and managing IAM processes at scale.
- Familiarity with tools such as SailPoint, Okta, or Ping Identity.
- Experience with Lean, OPEX, or Six Sigma methodologies is highly beneficial.
- Ability to collaborate with senior technical stakeholders and communicate governance concepts clearly.
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
- Experience managing external vendors or third‑party service providers.
Why it’s exciting
- Hybrid working (2‑3 days per week in the office in Barcelona) with flexibility, including the option to work abroad for part of the year.
- Competitive compensation including bonuses, pension, shares, and strong learning and development support.
- A global environment undergoing major transformation - your governance leadership will have real influence.
If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your expertise, please reach out to or apply directly.