Identity & Access Management Senior Manager (AC Manila)

PwC Acceleration Center Manila; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Manila is seeking an Identity & Access Management Senior Manager to lead client work on secure identity, authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls across enterprise environments. You will guide large IAM projects, steer teams through complex challenges, and partner with stakeholders to advance operational excellence in our Cybersecurity practice.

You will shape identity governance strategies, blend technical knowledge with business insight, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10–15 years of experience in IAM or security.
• Proficient in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on IAM strategy and operating model design.
• Leading IAM initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Overseeing access governance, provisioning, and RBAC design.
• Directing implementation of AD, Azure AD, CyberArk, Ping, Okta, SailPoint.
• Coaching teams and coordinating across stakeholders.
• Translating identity risks into actionable recommendations.

Skills

IAM leadership

Identity & Access Management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Manila and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Identity & Access Management Senior Manager you will lead client support work focused on secure identity, authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls across enterprise environments within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, guide teams through complex access and security challenges, use sound judgment to decide when to act or elevate, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while coaching others and advancing operational excellence. In this role at PwC, you will help shape identity governance, access management, and privileged access strategies, bringing together technical knowledge, business insight, and measured leadership to support secure access for employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on identity and access management strategy, roadmap priorities, and operating model design
• Leading identity, authentication, authorization, and privileged access initiatives across enterprise environments
• Overseeing access governance, user provisioning, and role-based access control design for systems and data
• Evaluating access control models, identity federation, and cloud identity platforms to address security and compliance needs
• Directing implementation efforts for technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, CyberArk, Ping, Okta, and SailPoint
• Coordinating technical discussions across business, technology, and risk stakeholders to resolve complex identity and access challenges
• Developing process improvements for privileged access management, identity governance, and access request workflows
• Validating access controls, technical documentation, and system requirements against client objectives and security requirements
• Coaching team members through ambiguous delivery issues and guiding execution across multiple workstreams
• Applying systems thinking to identify root causes, surface risk areas, and translate findings into actionable recommendations

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 10 to 15 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
• At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to identity governance and access management, including CISSP, CIAM, Microsoft Identity, SailPoint, or equivalent IAM credentials
• Demonstrating identity governance and access management delivery across enterprise environments
• Applying access management, privileged access, or CIAM program experience in client settings
• Leading complex IAM projects while guiding diverse teams through ambiguity
• Crafting clear client messages, translating identity risks into action-oriented priorities