IDAM Technical Lead - NextGen

Posted 20 July 2026
LocationSheffield
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

​The 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