IAM Project Manager - 6 Month Contract- Inside IR35 - Hybrid in London
Posted 1 day ago by Hamilton Barnes
£475 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Hybrid in London, UK
Summary: A senior IAM Cyber Technical Delivery Manager is sought for a 6-month contract role in London, focusing on the delivery of Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management transformation programmes within a regulated banking environment. The position requires strong leadership across various functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving identity modernization and access governance initiatives. The role demands a blend of technical expertise and strategic oversight to manage complex identity systems and deliver executive-level reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IAM, PAM, and Zero Trust programmes within a regulated banking environment, aligned to enterprise security strategy and regulatory expectations.
- Drive key initiatives including Unstructured Data Access Governance, Audit & Regulatory Remediation, and Enterprise Password & Authentication Modernisation.
- Oversee integration of identity systems including Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud platforms, ensuring secure interoperability and least-privilege principles across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and audit frameworks including PRA/FCA expectations, SOX controls, and internal audit findings, including delivery of PKI and Certificate Authority solutions.
- Produce and present executive-level reporting on KPIs, KRIs, risk posture, and programme health to senior stakeholders, risk committees, and governance forums.
Key Skills:
- IAM & PAM delivery expertise- Proven track record delivering IAM, PAM, or Zero Trust programmes within banking or financial services, including CyberArk, Delinea, or BeyondTrust in regulated environments.
- Microsoft identity stack- Strong hands-on expertise across Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and passwordless authentication in complex hybrid environments.
- Identity governance & access controls- Experience implementing IGA, access certification, RBAC/ABAC models, and Zero Trust principles including least privilege and segregation of duties.
- Regulatory & compliance knowledge- Deep understanding of banking regulatory frameworks including FCA/PRA expectations, SOX ITGC controls, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
- Senior programme leadership- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams, manage risk and dependency frameworks, and operate within Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models; PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Agilist certification preferred.
Salary (Rate): £475 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
IAM Project Manager - 6 Month Contract- Inside IR35 - Hybrid in London
Role Overview
A 6-month contract role based in London (4 days on-site) for a senior IAM Cyber Technical Delivery Manager within a highly regulated banking environment. The position leads the end-to-end delivery of Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management transformation programmes, driving identity modernisation, access governance, and regulatory compliance. The role carries significant cross-functional leadership responsibility across security, infrastructure, risk, compliance, and third-party vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IAM, PAM, and Zero Trust programmes within a regulated banking environment, aligned to enterprise security strategy and regulatory expectations.
- Drive key initiatives including Unstructured Data Access Governance, Audit & Regulatory Remediation, and Enterprise Password & Authentication Modernisation.
- Oversee integration of identity systems including Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud platforms, ensuring secure interoperability and least-privilege principles across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and audit frameworks including PRA/FCA expectations, SOX controls, and internal audit findings, including delivery of PKI and Certificate Authority solutions.
- Produce and present executive-level reporting on KPIs, KRIs, risk posture, and programme health to senior stakeholders, risk committees, and governance forums.
Top 5 Skills
- IAM & PAM delivery expertise- Proven track record delivering IAM, PAM, or Zero Trust programmes within banking or financial services, including CyberArk, Delinea, or BeyondTrust in regulated environments.
- Microsoft identity stack- Strong hands-on expertise across Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and passwordless authentication in complex hybrid environments.
- Identity governance & access controls- Experience implementing IGA, access certification, RBAC/ABAC models, and Zero Trust principles including least privilege and segregation of duties.
- Regulatory & compliance knowledge- Deep understanding of banking regulatory frameworks including FCA/PRA expectations, SOX ITGC controls, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
- Senior programme leadership- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams, manage risk and dependency frameworks, and operate within Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models; PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Agilist certification preferred.
