IAM Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned IAM (Identity and Access Management) Practice Leader with over 15 years of extensive hands-on expertise across multiple IAM tools and platforms. This leadership role will manage and grow a high-performing team of IAM professionals focused on delivering robust IAM solutions across the globe from India . The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and proven leadership skills to drive best practices, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IAM practice in the India region, overseeing a team of 50+ IAM professionals.
• Develop and implement IAM strategies aligned with organizational security policies and business objectives.
• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship in the design, implementation, and support of IAM solutions.
• Architect and deploy solutions using multiple IAM tools, including Ping Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Microsoft IAM suite, Directory Services, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure compliance, governance, and risk management in IAM implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in IAM processes, automation, and tooling to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
• Manage resource planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation within the IAM practice.
• Stay current with emerging IAM technologies, trends, and best practices to guide the practice's innovation roadmap.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery, customer satisfaction, and SLA adherence within the IAM team.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to strengthen overall identity and access controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management with strong hands-on expertise.
• Proven experience with major IAM tools and platforms, including Ping Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Microsoft IAM products, and Directory Services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams (50+ members) and manage complex IAM projects across diverse environments.
• Deep understanding of access governance, privileged access management, authentication, SSO, MIM, and identity lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements impacting IAM (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, manage priorities, and drive results.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in global or large multinational organizations.
• Certifications in IAM products - Ping / SailPoint/ Saviynt/ MS/ Okta / etc
• Experience with cloud IAM solutions and hybrid IAM architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.