Reed Technology
IAM Manager
IAM Manager at Reed Technology, based in Gateshead, North East. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT & Software
Reference 643277681701621027
About the role
We're looking for an experienced
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager
to take ownership of the IAM strategy, roadmap and governance for a large, complex and geographically distributed organisation. This is a senior role with a strong focus on
developing and maturing the organisation's identity environment , improving governance, increasing automation and ensuring identity services remain secure, scalable and effective. You'll lead a small specialist IAM team while working closely with Security, Infrastructure, Applications, HR and external technology partners. The role combines
strategic ownership and technical credibility , so we're looking for someone who understands IAM technology but is equally comfortable setting direction, influencing stakeholders and driving change. Key responsibilities Own and develop the organisation's
IAM strategy, architecture and roadmap Drive improvements across
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Strengthen
Joiner, Mover and Leaver (JML)
processes and identity lifecycle management Oversee
privileged access, authentication, access reviews and RBAC Improve automation and reduce reliance on manual IAM processes Review the existing IAM technology and operating model and help shape the future approach Provide governance across employee, contractor, privileged, service and application identities Manage and develop a small IAM team Work with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers to deliver IAM improvements across the organisation What we're looking for You'll ideally have: Strong experience within
enterprise Identity & Access Management Experience owning or contributing significantly to an
IAM strategy or transformation programme Good knowledge of
IGA, identity lifecycle management, PAM/PIM, authentication and access governance Experience working with large, complex
cloud, on-premise or hybrid identity environments A track record of improving IAM through
automation, standardisation and stronger governance Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across multiple technology and business teams Previous leadership or team management experience Experience with technologies such as
Entra ID / Active Directory and enterprise IGA or PAM platforms
would be beneficial, although we're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate broader IAM ownership rather than experience with one specific technology. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IAM professional to take genuine ownership of an enterprise identity function and play a key role in shaping its future direction. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Reference: 643277681701621027 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Reed Technology
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