Associate Director, Identity Access Management; IAM

Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM)

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM) to join our Global Technology & Group which is part of KPMG International team.

• Lead and motivate a global team of internal and vendor‑provided identity and access management professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the delivery of critical authentication services, including Single Sign‑On (SSO) and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), primarily leveraging Entra  Okta, to secure cloud and on‑premise solutions.
• Function as the primary point of contact for internal customers, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction by effectively communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and managing expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, using strong negotiation and communication skills to align on service delivery, enhancements, and strategic goals.
• Oversee the performance of the managed services agreement with the team's trusted vendor, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and value is delivered.
• Contribute to the IAM service roadmap and strategy, identifying opportunities for service improvement and ensuring alignment with the organization's evolving technology needs.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience, minimum five years of recent qualified experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or relevant work experience of five years and a total of ten years as a professional.
• Experience in delivering a high standard of customer service, with the ability to guide both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for leading and developing people, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to motivate your team and build strong relationships.
• Strategic mindset, and the ability to keep a team focused on achieving operational excellence and long‑term goals.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

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