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 engagement is expected to run initially for 6-8 weeks, with the potential to transition into a permanent Head of Identity role with the end client.
Assignment Contract Details:
- 📍 UK Based
- Initial 6-8 Week Engagement with Potential Permanent Opportunity
- 💰 £TBC per day via FCSA Umbrella Company
- 🏢 Global Risk Firm | Energy & Utilities End Client
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
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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
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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Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualifications and business requirements.
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