Security & Identity Product Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Security & Identity Product Manager to enhance security and identity management solutions. You will manage Active Directory, oversee supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvements in security practices. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the largest water and wastewater company in the UK.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in IDAM practices and principles.
• Strong technical expertise in security and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Drive automation of AD processes and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Lead Agile delivery practices and manage product backlogs.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Strong understanding of IAM principles

Managing Active Directory and Azure AD

Job description

Job title Security & Identity Product Manager Ref 40596 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week. Salary Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 25/06/2025

As a Security & Identity Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and evolving our security and identity management solutions, focusing primarily on Identity and Access Management (IDAM), Active Directory (AD) management, and supplier relationships. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our systems remain secure, compliant, scalable, and provide exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvements in security and identity management while driving innovation and process optimisation.

What you’ll be doing as a Security & Identity Product Manager

Active Directory Management

• Lead the management and optimisation of Active Directory (AD), including both on-prem and Azure AD.
• Oversee the support of access control policies, user lifecycle management, and Role-Based Access Control. (RBAC)
• Drive automation of AD processes. (e.g onboarding, offboarding, and permissions. management)
• Implement and ensure compliance with Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and security standards.
• Conduct regular AD audits and health checks to ensure robust monitoring and incident response capabilities.

Supplier and Stakeholder Management

• Manage third-party supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and the delivery of value.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, security, and compliance) to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to meet evolving security and identity management needs.

Change Implementation and Continuous Improvement

• Drive the adoption of new security features such as passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management. (PAM)
• Identify process optimisation opportunities to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure alignment with Zero Trust security principles and industry standards.
• Regularly review strategies to address emerging cybersecurity threats.

Agile Delivery

• Lead Agile delivery practices, ensuring timely and efficient execution of work packages.
• Manage product backlogs, prioritising features based on security impact, business value, and user needs.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups) to align cross-functional teams.

Compliance and Security

• Ensure identity and access management processes align with regulations like GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Implement frameworks like Zero Trust and industry standards.
• Work closely with the security team to proactively address vulnerabilities in identity systems.

Full Time – 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• Managing Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Agile methodologies and product management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and make balanced decisions.
• IDAM practices and principles.
• Technical expertise in identity and access management systems and solutions.

Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IAM principles and technologies.
• Managing Active Directory and Azure AD in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust and modern security principles.
• Business justifications, understanding costs vs. risks and benefits for security-related projects.
• Awareness of industry trends and the ability to anticipate their impact.
• Knowledge of ISO20000, ISO27000, ISO9001, ITIL, and Six Sigma.

Desirable Technical Skills & Qualifications

• M365 Admin Centre, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Administration.
• Knowledge of tools and automation to drive efficiency and service quality.
• Understanding of emerging cloud solutions in End-User Computing. (EUC)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.