Cybersecurity (IAM Specialist)

Vwg Digitalsolutions; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup

Flex allowance

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

Life insurance

Pension fund

Smartphone data plan

VW discounts

Financing conditions

Job summary

VW Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] is seeking an experienced IAM leader to own and evolve a globally deployed IAM platform. You will guide cross-functional teams across security, operations, and development, aligning IAM roadmaps with business goals and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on audits and stakeholder communication in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IAM systems in a global enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, standards, and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to assess and prioritize technical and strategic initiatives effectively.
• Familiarity with audit processes and requirements, particularly in regulated industries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a globally deployed IAM system and maintain its standards.
• Review and continuously improve IAM standards and guidelines.
• Define and execute the IAM roadmap in alignment with business and security needs.
• Manage and coordinate both operations and development teams for seamless delivery.
• Review and approve change requests, including thorough validation of test documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize IAM-related topics and projects.
• Act as the primary contact for audit-related inquiries, including financial and compliance audits.

Skills

IAM systems

IAM standards

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Prioritization

Audit processes

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

You’ll be focused in

• Taking ownership of a globally deployed IAM system and maintaining its standards.
• Reviewing and continuously improving IAM standards and guidelines.
• Defining and executing the IAM roadmap in alignment with business and security needs.
• Managing and coordinating both the operations and development teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Reviewing and approving change requests, including thorough validation of test documentation.
• Identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing IAM-related topics and projects.
• Acting as the primary contact for audit-related inquiries, including financial and compliance audits.

In order to succeed, you'll need:

• At least 5 years of experience managing IAM systems in a global enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, standards, and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to assess and prioritize technical and strategic initiatives effectively.
• Familiarity with audit processes and requirements, particularly in regulated industries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

About the team

The Cyber Defense Center ensures the protection of confidential data, integrity of systems, and availability of information assets for MAN Truck & Bus, our customers, and suppliers. The team is also responsible for safeguarding critical information across all business processes, ensuring the foundation of secure operations across MAN Truck & Bus products and services.

Company benefits

• 1200€ to equip your home office
• Flex allowance: 720€/year (60€ per month x12)
• Performance bonus
• Health insurance extendable to your household
• Wellbeing program extendable to your household
• Life insurance
• Pension fund
• Smartphone & phone data plan
• Discounts on VW Group cars and special financing conditions

Cool things you’ll experience in our work environment

• Tailored remote-friendly setup for every team's vibe!
• Flexible working hours
• Multicultural reality with + 30 different nationalities
• Pet friendly environment
• Boost your career with our internal mobility program, focused on your personal & professional growth
• Mix and mingle across teams for idea-sharing and bonding

About VW Group Digital Solutions [Portugal]

Technology-driven trends such as diverse mobility, electrification and connectivity will revolutionize the mobility industry in the next decade. Volkswagen Group, as world leader in the automotive industry, is setting the pace for this revolution.

At Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] we are the go-to team to tackle complex systems and programming challenges. We make sure that our products flow smoothly in all stages of the digital value chain.

Our main areas of focus:

vehicle software & operations, mobile online services, IT security, fleet management, sales & after sales, purchasing & logistics and product portfolio management.