Identity and Access Management Senior Manager

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Position:                           Identity and Access Management Senior Manager

Location:                          Cambridge | UK

Employment type:          Full-time regular

Benefits: Competitive package with an attractive bonus incentive plan, regionally specific benefits ranging from above the norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances and a many other memberships and perks designed to enhance the workplace experience, your health, and wellbeing. 

The job

We are looking for an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Senior Manager to oversee AVEVA’s IDAM capabilities, initially focusing on AVEVA before expanding to include RIB and ETAP as part of the software group.

This involves leading the existing team, driving the IDAM transformation program, and aligning with business objectives to integrate security and compliance seamlessly into business processes.

The role includes developing the IDAM strategy, delivering a step change in how IDAM is approached, owning IDAM platforms, governance, and processes, and fostering collaboration across HR, IT, R&D, Procurement, and Security teams to safeguard the organization’s digital assets while enabling secure and effective user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IDAM strategies, solutions, and policies to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with business objectives and internal policies.
• Lead the team in managing user access provisioning, de-provisioning, authentication, and the full user lifecycle, while overseeing identity governance and privileged access management.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on all IDAM disciplines, including identity lifecycle, governance, access management (SSO, MFA), and identity verification.
• Collaborate across HR, IT, R&D, Procurement, and Security teams to align security requirements and drive the adoption of IDAM systems within the business.
• Evaluate and implement emerging IDAM technologies to enhance security, user experience, and service efficiency.
• Provide governance over IDAM platforms, support services, and operational performance (KPIs, SLAs), while delivering regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Foster business engagement, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the understanding of IAM systems to facilitate decision-making.
• Manage team capacity, skill development, and financial reporting for IDAM activities, while collaborating with the IT Office team to optimize vendor partnerships and services.
• Stay informed on digital trends and assess the potential impact of new technologies on IDAM services.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of IDAM experience, either operational and / or consulting.
• Handson expertise in IDAM concepts including federation, authentication, authorization, access controls, and the identity provisioning lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of Identity Governance solutions (IGA), configuration, security, integration, reporting, and testing methodologies.
• Experience with IGA solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, PingIdentity, CyberArk) and on-prem/SaaS implementations.
• Strong understanding of business processes, identity-first security, IT controls, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Experience with authentication technologies and solutions (e.g., Azure AD, federated identity management).
• Familiarity with audits, compliance standards, and risk management.
• Strong people and technical management expertise.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at a cross functional level.

Desired/Preferred

• Experience with HR technology platforms like Workday.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in IDAM.
• Experience with at least two large-scale IGA solution implementations.
• Certification in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and/or Information Security certifications (CISSP, CISM).

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with users, professionals, and IT teams.
• Strategic thinking ability, incorporating business needs into technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ability to translate security-related matters into business terms, ensuring clear and understandable communication with executives.
• Adept at working with program management and IT Office to maintain delivery and financial commitments.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, direct complex projects, and drive initiatives forward.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software.  Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises.  Nine out of ten industrial leaders count on AVEVA software to help them deliver the essentials of life, such as energy, water, food, and medicine - safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector has led to us being named one of the world’s most innovative companies, and our own sustainability commitments lead the global software industry.  At AVEVA, you’ll be part of a team that has not only won hundreds of patents, but also awards for our diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.  

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take immense pride in the diversity of our people.  We are driven by our corporate values of Impact, Aspiration, Curiosity, and Trust, and you’ll even get three days to help save the world, every year, in the form of paid volunteer time to work on causes that matter to you. 

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UK Benefits include:  

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.