Head of Identity & Access Management (m/w/d)

Head of Identity & Access Management (m/w/d)

For a leading international organization, we are seeking an experienced Lead for Identity & Access Management to help shape and evolve enterprise-wide identity security capabilities.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in IAM, Identity Security, Authentication, Authorization, Access Governance, and Federation . The position has a strong technical mindset but the main focus will be leading the people in the right direction, strategic thinking, and driving modern IAM initiatives with your team.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the development and optimization of Identity & Access Management services


• Design and improve solutions for Authentication, Authorization, Federation, and Access Governance


• Support the implementation of scalable IAM platforms and identity architectures


• Enhance identity lifecycle management, role modelling, and entitlement processes


• Contribute to the adoption of Zero Trust and modern Identity Security principles


• Work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Architecture teams


• Support automation and transformation initiatives across the IAM landscape

Your Profile

• Strong experience in Identity & Access Management, Identity Security, or Cyber Security


• Hands-on knowledge of SSO, MFA, Federation, Access Governance, RBAC, and Identity Lifecycle Management


• Understanding of modern IAM architectures and Zero Trust concepts


• Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders


• Previous leadership or people management experience is an absolut plus and will be seen


• Project leadership or mentoring experience


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape a critical security function within a large enterprise environment


• Exposure to complex and business-critical security initiatives


• a interesting technology landscape and international environment


• Flexible working model


• Attractive benefits package, like kindergarden, healthy benefits, food benefits, etc...


• Homeoffice up to 50% per week


• Salary of up to €140,000 gross per year , depending on experience and qualifications