Enterprise IAM Architect, Global

Job title: Enterprise IAM Architect, Global

About the Role The Enterprise IAM Architect is accountable for defining and governing the enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) target state and shaping the transformation portfolio required to achieve it. This role sits within the Information Security Office (ISO) within the Enterprise Security Architecture function, focusing on process design, risk reduction, control effectiveness, and measurable business value.

What You'll Do

• Define the workforce IAM and CIAM target state architectures, controls, standards, principles, and design patterns. Include emerging technologies such as Agentic AI and autonomous systems (non-human identities).
• Define authentication and endpoint-integrated identity strategies, phishing-resistant and passwordless approaches, and endpoint trust models in partnership with endpoint/EUC teams.
• Continuously evaluate and re-evaluate identity technologies and investments to maximise Return on Security Investment (ROSI), drive cost efficiency, and ensure spend is aligned to measurable risk and control outcomes. Ensure business cases quantify expected value (risk reduction, incident reduction, operational efficiencies, productivity improvements, audit outcomes).
• Play an active role in defining and shaping the IAM sourcing approach and operating model. Define build/buy/partner criteria, governance forums, and system integrator/ MSP engagement models to ensure quality and auditability.
• Provide architectural oversight of system integration partners and consultancies, validating deliverables and ensuring alignment to enterprise standards and target-state intent. Ensure alignment to enterprise security architecture frameworks and industry frameworks.
• Delivery & Engagement: shape architectural intent, sequencing, and design governance in collaboration with the ISO PMO and engineering/operational teams; ensure initiatives stay aligned to roadmaps and value/risk outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering enterprise IAM architecture and leading transformation programs across large organizations.
• Deep knowledge of IAM technology stacks.
• Ability to translate capability gaps and risk exposure into structured, fundable initiatives with measurable outcomes and roadmaps.
• Experience aligning IAM programs with enterprise security architecture direction, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.
• Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional teams and global regions.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks and governance disciplines.
• Comfortable addressing emerging identity considerations for Agentic AI and non-human identities.