Robert Half
Head of Identity (IAM)
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Head of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant
Robert Half are supporting a leading Global Risk Firm on a strategic engagement with a major UK Energy & Utilities organisation seeking a senior Head of Identity & Access Management (IAM) professional to assess, shape and transform their identity capability. This is an opportunity for an experienced IAM leader to conduct a strategic assessment of the client's current environment, identify gaps and define the roadmap across people, process, governance and technology. The initial phase is expected to be delivered on a part-time basis (circa 20 hours per week) working alongside a wider consulting team. Subject to assessment outcomes and client approval, there is potential for the engagement to evolve into a longer-term IAM transformation and implementation programme.
Assignment Details
- Location: UK Based
- Engagement Type: Initial part-time engagement (circa 20 hours per week)
- Compensation: £800-£1,000 per day via FCSA-accredited Umbrella Company
- Client: Global Risk Firm | Energy & Utilities End Client
- Opportunity: Potential to transition into a longer-term IAM transformation programme following the assessment phase
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead an assessment of the existing IAM capability and operating model
- Review current IGA, PAM and access management controls
- Identify gaps, risks and remediation priorities
- Develop IAM strategy, target operating model and transformation roadmap
- Provide thought leadership on emerging IAM trends and best practice
- Support stakeholders across security, technology and business functions
- Deliver recommendations covering governance, policy, process and organisational design
Essential Experience
- Previous experience as a Head of IAM, Head of Identity, IAM Director or equivalent leadership role
- Strong background delivering IAM transformation programmes
- Experience across IGA, Access Management and PAM environments
- Ability to assess, remediate and mature IAM functions within complex organisations
- Experience developing IAM strategy, operating models and governance frameworks
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication skills
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Highly Desirable Experience
- Previous Head of IAM / Identity leadership experience within the Energy or Utilities sector
- Experience leading IAM remediation or transformation programmes in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments
- Experience with Omada Identity (particularly Omada IGA environments)
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- PAM technologies
- IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt or similar
- Experience aligning IAM capabilities to modern cloud-first environments
- Experience assessing underperforming IAM functions and defining strategic remediation roadmaps
- Experience operating within highly regulated environments
- Strong understanding of current IAM market trends, governance and identity-first security approaches
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