The IAM Platform Owner leads the design, build, and implementation of an enterprise-wide Identity & Access Management platform. The role owns the platform vision, roadmap, and delivery, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to ensure secure, compliant, and integrated IAM services. Key responsibilities include defining architecture and integrations (HR, AD, Azure AD, cloud platforms, business systems), establishing governance and compliance processes, managing the transition into operations, and driving stakeholder alignment and adoption across IT, Security, and HR.
Experience
7+ years in IAM, Information Security, or IT Infrastructure
Proven leadership of IAM/IGA platform projects
Strong vendor and partner management experience
Technical Skills
Deep understanding of IAM standards (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, SCIM, LDAP)
Hands-on experience with tools such as MidPoint, SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, Ping, or CyberArk
Familiar with Zero Trust, JIT access, MFA, SSO, lifecycle automation
Knowledge of Azure/AWS and DevSecOps practices
Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Ability to drive governance and cross-functional collaboration
Strategic mindset with pragmatic execution