Digital Identity Senior Manager

PwC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Manager in Advisory to lead identity security programs across workforce, customer, privileged and machine identities within a cloud-first, AI-enabled Microsoft ecosystem.

You will translate complex identity and AI challenges into clear strategies, guide investment priorities, and build high-performing teams across global client engagements. This role combines deep technical expertise with market insight and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Hands-on identity security expertise with cloud-first, AI-enabled environments.
• Experience delivering federation and enterprise-scale identity transformations.
• Proven track record leading global teams and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, architecture and delivery of complex identity security programmes across workforce, customer, privileged and machine identities.
• Drive identity transformations spanning Microsoft Entra, identity governance, access management, privileged access, customer identity and non-human identity security.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, translating complex identity, cyber and AI challenges into clear strategies, target architectures, investment priorities and measurable business value.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership while building high-performing teams, leveraging Access Management technologies and responsible AI to accelerate innovation.

Skills

Digital identity

Identity security

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

AI governance

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Okta

Ping Identity

SailPoint

Saviynt

Silverfort

PAM

CIAM

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Manager to help clients navigate identity and access management in an AI-powered, cloud-first world. The successful candidate will combine deep technical Access Management expertise, and modern identity security platforms with strong commercial acumen and market insight. They will translate complex identity and AI-driven security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes, lead and develop high-performing teams, and collaborate across global organisations. A proactive advocate for responsible AI adoption, they will leverage AI capabilities to enhance delivery, strengthen security, and drive innovation in both client engagements and day-to-day operations.

What your days will look like:

• Lead the strategy, architecture and delivery of complex identity security programmes across workforce, customer, privileged and machine identities, helping organisations secure and govern access in a cloud-first, AI-enabled Microsoft ecosystem.
• Drive identity transformations spanning Microsoft Entra, identity governance, access management, privileged access, customer identity and non-human identity security, delivering secure and scalable business outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, translating complex identity, cyber and AI challenges into clear strategies, target architectures, investment priorities and measurable business value.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership while building high-performing teams, leveraging Access Management technologies and responsible AI to accelerate innovation, enhance delivery, and foster continuous learning and collaboration across global multidisciplinary teams.

This role is for you if:

• Deep expertise in digital identity, with hands-on experience delivering federation, domain consolidation and enterprise-scale identity transformations using Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, Silverfort and associated governance, access management, PAM, CIAM and threat protection capabilities.
• Strong understanding of emerging identity technologies and non-human identity security, including agentic AI, application identity discovery, identity posture management and continuous governance across complex enterprise environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, applying identity-led controls, least-privilege access, continuous verification, segmentation and adaptive access strategies across cloud and hybrid estates.
• Broad security architecture knowledge spanning cloud security, network segmentation, secure access patterns and the integration of identity controls into enterprise security strategies, with a strong focus on leveraging the Microsoft security and identity product suite.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex identity, cyber security and AI-related risks, strategies and investment decisions to senior executives and business leaders.
• Passion for digital identity, AI and Microsoft technologies, with practical experience across Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, AI security, governance and agentic AI solutions, alongside a track record of leading global, high-performing teams and delivering innovative identity outcomes.

Whatyou’llreceive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, ourbenefits are designed to add value and support,recognisingandrewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office,homeand client site; privatemedical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; sixvolunteeringdays a year and much more.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Access Control Models, Access Control System, Access Management, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Authorization Compliance, Authorization Management Systems, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, CyberArk Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Federated Identity Management, ForgeRock Identity Platform {+ 33 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No