IAM Project Manager

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project Manager – £750 p/d Umbrella – 6 Month Contract - Investment Banking

Job Title:

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project Manager

Location:

London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Contract Type:
Contract (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 Months (likely extension)
Industry: Investment Banking

About the Role

A leading global investment bank is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project Manager to deliver critical security and access‑control initiatives across its technology estate. This role is ideal for a seasoned project manager with strong IAM delivery experience in highly regulated financial environments.

You will oversee end‑to‑end IAM projects, partner with Cyber Security and Infrastructure teams, and ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of IAM projects including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, directory services, and entitlement governance.
Manage project lifecycle activities — scope definition, planning, budgeting, governance, RAID, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee remediation activities related to regulatory gaps, audit findings, and access control compliance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Cyber Security, Windows/UNIX, Cloud, Risk, Compliance, Front Office Tech).
Manage vendors delivering IAM technologies and ensure alignment with the bank’s architectural and security standards.
Support improvements to RBAC models, identity lifecycle processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), and access certification frameworks.
Ensure timely delivery of milestones across a multi‑stream programme.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience delivering IAM or Cyber Security projects within banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of:
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Authentication & SSO
Directory services (AD, Azure AD)
Role‑based access models and identity lifecycle

Experience with platforms such as SailPoint, Cyber Ark, Okta, Ping, Azure AD, or equivalent.
Strong governance, reporting, RAID management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to balance technical complexity with business needs in a regulated environment.
Solid understanding of audit, risk, and compliance requirements across banking.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security qualification.
Experience delivering cloud‑based IAM programmes.

Working Model

Hybrid contract role
3 days per week in the London office (required)
Flexible remote working for the remaining days