IAM Team Lead - Identity Governance

Spencer Rose Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an IAM Team Lead to guide their Identity Governance team through a significant technology transformation. The successful candidate will manage key processes, ensure compliance, and drive improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in identity governance, familiarity with IGA tools like Saviynt and SailPoint, and a strong understanding of governance frameworks. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for rapid career progression.

Benefits

Great benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with leadership responsibilities.
• Familiarity with IGA tools and related processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.

Responsibilities

• Engage and lead the Identity Governance team in their development.
• Manage Joiner Mover Leaver and recertification processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security policies.
• Drive the improvement of the Identity Governance function.
• Guide PAM adoption organization-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Identity Governance Knowledge

Collaboration with stakeholders

Understanding of PAM

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint

EntraID

Job description

IAM Team Lead - Identity Governance

Bristol or London - 3 days a week onsite needed

Up to £95,000 + great benefits

This business is undergoing a huge technology transformation and are looking for an Identity Governance Team Lead to manage a team of experienced analysts in the business' identity governance team This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Identity Governance Team Lead will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. The team already have an impressive array of tooling to manage their Identity Governance so this role will be to act as the Identity SME and provide leadership and guidance to talented and motivated team.

IAM Team Lead

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful IAM Team Lead will:

• Be an engaging leader who ensures the Identity Governance team develops as individuals and as a function
• Manage the Joiner Mover Leaver processes and the recertification processes as part of the Identity governance function
• Ensure that both regulatory policies and security policies are adhered to in the identity governance team
• Drive maturity and improvement of the Identity Governance Function in the business
• Guide the organisation through a PAM adoption project and ensure that this implemented and followed throughout the organisation

IAM Team Lead - Your Background

The ideal IAM Team Lead will have:

• Experience in a similar role, in both leadership and Identity Governance Knowledge
• Relevant experience of IGA tools for example
  • Saviynt
  • SailPoint
  • EntraID
  • Demonstrable leadership experience, ideally with having been involved in Segregation of Duties process into a business
  • Experience of working in a collaborative manner with auditors, compliance and other key business stakeholders
  • A strong understanding of framework for example ISO 27001, NIST or similar governance models
  • Knowledge and understanding and experience of PAM