Associate Director, Identity Access Management; IAM

Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM)

Join KPMG US as an Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM). This role is part of the Global Technology & Group within KPMG International.

• 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.
• Serve 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 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 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 delivering a high standard of customer service, guiding both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for leading and developing people, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset, capable of keeping 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 (no sponsorship 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).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business

Salary range: $43.30–$64.95 per hour (Winston, NC). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), personal well‑being benefits, personal time off, and holiday schedule. Salary depends on location and experience.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable laws.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly if qualified.