IDAM Technical Lead - NextGen
CV-LibrarySouth YorkshirecontractPosted: 20 July 2026
Apply NowThe client is undergoing a transformation of its Identity and Access Management practices including the delivery of a set of net new tools to overhaul how IAM is carried out in the industry. We are seeking an experienced IAM Delivery Lead - who has a good understanding of Identity Management and a successful track record of working in complex and global organisations at fast pace. The role will report to the Programme Manager and be part of a dynamic and highly skilled team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage several of the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Workstreams supporting the adoption of IAM across Global Business and Global Functions
* Work with the team using standard PM reporting practices ensuring JIRA & Confluence is kept up to date
* Support team in understanding and unblocking problems preventing progress
* Work with team to identify areas for continuous improvement across the programme
* Lead assigned internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver on the agreed scope
* Engage with business and technology stakeholders to agree priorities
* Proactively follow up with project resources and ensuring workstream delivers to the agreed schedule
* Highlight any concerns with progress to the programme manager to ensure delivery stays on track
* Effectively handing changes to plan, resourcing and new requirements
* Provide weekly reporting of status, risks and issues across the workstream
Key Experience required:
* Strong project management skills
* Good technical understanding of DevOps, Jenkins, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud and on-premise infrastructure platforms.
* Previous hands-on experience of delivering IAM projects
* Good technical understanding of IAM and controls capabilities and requirements
* Strong stakeholder engagement and excellent communication skills involving senior stakeholders
* Positive, pro-active team player working as part of a large programme / global team
* Good understanding of regulatory and audit requirement
* An inquisitive nature with a rapid aptitude for learning
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage several of the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Workstreams supporting the adoption of IAM across Global Business and Global Functions
* Work with the team using standard PM reporting practices ensuring JIRA & Confluence is kept up to date
* Support team in understanding and unblocking problems preventing progress
* Work with team to identify areas for continuous improvement across the programme
* Lead assigned internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver on the agreed scope
* Engage with business and technology stakeholders to agree priorities
* Proactively follow up with project resources and ensuring workstream delivers to the agreed schedule
* Highlight any concerns with progress to the programme manager to ensure delivery stays on track
* Effectively handing changes to plan, resourcing and new requirements
* Provide weekly reporting of status, risks and issues across the workstream
Key Experience required:
* Strong project management skills
* Good technical understanding of DevOps, Jenkins, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud and on-premise infrastructure platforms.
* Previous hands-on experience of delivering IAM projects
* Good technical understanding of IAM and controls capabilities and requirements
* Strong stakeholder engagement and excellent communication skills involving senior stakeholders
* Positive, pro-active team player working as part of a large programme / global team
* Good understanding of regulatory and audit requirement
* An inquisitive nature with a rapid aptitude for learning