IAM Delivery Lead

Position: IAM Delivery Lead (Identity & Access Management) Location: Reading 2 days p/week; remote 3 days Type: Contract, 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: £700 p/day Assignment Rate We are seeking an IAM Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of an enterprise IAM strategy while driving improvements across a global identity estate. For clarity, this role requires both parts: a subject matter expert in IAM and specifically in a delivery lead capacity. One or the other will likely not be sufficient for this position. You will own the end-to-end RFP process to select a strategic IAM partner and define a future-ready capability covering JML, IGA, PAM, MFA, and SSO. Alongside this, you will deliver targeted security improvements, including privileged access remediation, identity hygiene, and stronger authentication controls. Key Responsibilities: Lead the IAM workstream from initiation through to business-as-usual Run the full RFP lifecycle (requirements, vendor selection, onboarding) Define delivery plans, milestones, budgets, and success criteria Develop and implement an enterprise IAM strategy aligned to zero trust principles Improve the existing identity estate (PAM, hygiene, authentication) Manage global stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance with security standards Drive change and transition services into BAU Skills & Experience: Proven experience delivering IAM / identity security programmes Strong background in RFPs and vendor management Knowledge of IGA, PAM, JML, MFA, and SSO Experience in complex, federated or global environments Understanding of frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) Strong stakeholder management and delivery capability Relevant certifications (PMP, MSP, CISSP, CISM) advantageous This is a high-impact role for a delivery-focused leader who can combine strategy and execution to shape a modern identity capability within a large-scale transformation