Director – Identity and Access Management

PwC

. Lead major identity transformations spanning workforce, customer, privileged, machine and AI identities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex identity transformations and cyber security programmes, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles and AI-driven identity operations. Proven ability to build senior client relationships and translate technical challenges into strategic business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Identity Transformation LeadershipZero Trust ImplementationCyber Security Programme ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentIdentity Governance and Administration (IGA)

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Hard Skills

Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)Access Management/Customer Identity and Access Management (AM/CIAM)Privileged Access Management (PAM)Non-Human Identity (NHI)Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Microsoft PlatformsCyberArkOktaPingSailPoint

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingClient AdvisoryTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SaviyntAI AgentsIdentity/Data Security ConvergenceCloud Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Government Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityIdentity ManagementRegulated OrganisationsDigital IdentityTransformation Programmes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead major identity transformations spanning workforce, customer, privileged, machine and AI identities
Deliver transformation programmes from strategy and architecture through implementation
Advise senior clients on Zero Trust, AI agents, non-human identity, ITDR, modern authentication, and identity/data security convergence
Grow PwC’s Digital Identity business through new propositions, alliances, client relationships and thought leadership
Lead and develop high-performing teams
Provide senior oversight across complex, multi-technology programmes
Build senior client relationships and help define PwC’s response to emerging identity challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading complex identity or cyber security programmes within large, regulated organisations
Ability to operate credibly with executives and senior technologists
Understanding of IGA, AM/CIAM, PAM, NHI, Zero Trust and identity threat
Strong knowledge of Microsoft, CyberArk, Okta, Ping, SailPoint and Saviynt platforms
Interest in AI-driven identity operations, securing AI agents, machine identities, ITDR/ISPM, and identity, data and cloud security convergence
Ability to translate complex technical challenges into business outcomes, investment cases and transformation roadmaps
Experience developing propositions, growing client relationships, working with technology partners and developing teams
Deep cyber and identity experience through career, professional qualifications or equivalent practical experience
Government clearance required
Available for work visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
Private medical cover
24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
Six volunteering days a year
Work visa sponsorship available
Up to 20% travel