IAM Governance Lead - #2066461

About Us:

Founded on the grounds of innovation – iXceed Solutions is an ISO certified, leader in Talent and Digital recruitment solutions, serving Fortune 100 companies globally.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IAM Controls & Governance Lead to own and enhance enterprise authentication and Identity & Access Management (IAM) control frameworks within a global cybersecurity environment.

IAM Controls & Governance Lead

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Subcontract - Inside IR35

What You’ll Do

IAM Controls & Governance

• Own and evolve the enterprise authentication control framework, including policies, procedures, standards, and operational guidance.
• Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for IAM controls, ensuring alignment with business priorities, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance control maturity, operational resilience, and governance effectiveness.

Risk, Audit & Compliance

• Oversee control effectiveness assessments, remediation tracking, and governance reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for audit, regulatory, and control testing engagements.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Support risk acceptance and exception management processes with clear documentation and governance oversight.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with technology, engineering, cybersecurity, and business teams to address control gaps and strengthen governance practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance across all lines of defense.
• Facilitate governance forums and steering committees to align on priorities and key initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Define and monitor KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making.
• Streamline operational processes and procedures to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Drive a proactive, ownership-focused culture across the IAM governance function.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing global team.
• Support talent development, coaching, and continuous capability growth within the organization.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• Proven experience in IAM governance, authentication controls, or cybersecurity risk management within large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk and control frameworks.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory engagements, and remediation programs.
• Demonstrated success working with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience creating and improving operational processes, governance models, and control procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within Identity & Access Management (IAM) environments.
• Exposure to cybersecurity governance within regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
• Certifications such as: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Key Skills

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Cybersecurity Governance
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Authentication Controls
• Audit & Regulatory Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Operational Governance
• Metrics & Reporting
• Agile & Cross-functional Collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Work on enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives with global impact.
• Influence strategic governance and control frameworks in a highly regulated environment.
• Collaborate with diverse international teams and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape future-ready IAM governance practices and drive meaningful transformation.