IAM Tech Lead

Click Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IAM Technical Delivery Lead for a hybrid role based in Sheffield. The successful candidate will support an IAM Service Transformation programme, delivering improvements across identity and access systems. Responsibilities include overseeing integration projects and collaborating with cross-departmental teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in IAM delivery and a solid technical background, with strong stakeholder management skills. Start date is 2nd March.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IAM and identity-related transformation initiatives.
• Solid Technical Identity & Access Management background.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in complex, multi‑department environments.
• Higher Education sector experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver identified improvements across various applications.
• Support transformation and modernisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments.
• Oversee systems integration, automation, and governance projects.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to apply strong security principles.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance across departments.

Skills

IAM delivery experience

Technical Identity & Access Management

Stakeholder management

Cyber security knowledge

Experience in multi-department environments

Tools

Active Directory

SQL

Oracle integrations

Job description

IAM Technical Delivery Lead - Hybrid / Sheffield - Market Umbrella Rate - 6 months+

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IAM Technical Delivery Lead to join an established Identity team, supporting a major IAM Service Transformation programme. You will work across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver enterprise-wide improvements, ensuring high-quality outcomes across identity, access, and related systems.

This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for someone who understands what “good” looks like and can drive workstreams to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver identified improvements across a range of applications and systems
• Be involved in pre market consultations for third‑party partners
• Support transformation and modernisation initiatives
• Oversee systems integration, automation, and governance projects
• Work closely with Cyber Security teams, applying strong security principles
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Collaborate with multiple departments, including HR and Finance

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering IAM and identity‑related transformation initiatives
• Have a solid Technical Identity & Access Management background and be able to ‘talk the tech talk’
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Solid understanding of cyber security concepts and best practices
• Experience working in complex, multi‑department environments
• Higher Education sector experience is desirable but not essential

Technical Environment

• Active Directory (on‑prem) with a strong cloud‑first strategy
• SQL Querying and SQL Administration
• Oracle integrations (Customer Journey and HR systems)

Start Date: 2nd March

This role requires a safe, delivery‑focused IAM professional who can take ownership and ensure high-quality outcomes across the IAM landscape.