IAM Project Manager

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project Manager - £750 p/d Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Investment BankingJob Title: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)Duration: 6 Months (likely extension)Industry: Investment BankingAbout the RoleA leading global investment bank is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Project Manager to deliver critical security and access-control initiatives across its technology estate. This role is ideal for a seasoned project manager with strong IAM delivery experience in highly regulated financial environments.You will oversee end-to-end IAM projects, partner with Cyber Security and Infrastructure teams, and ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and operational requirements.Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of IAM projects including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, directory services, and entitlement governance.
• Manage project lifecycle activities - scope definition, planning, budgeting, governance, RAID, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee remediation activities related to regulatory gaps, audit findings, and access control compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cyber Security, Windows/UNIX, Cloud, Risk, Compliance, Front Office Tech).
• Manage vendors delivering IAM technologies and ensure alignment with the bank's architectural and security standards.
• Support improvements to RBAC models, identity lifecycle processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), and access certification frameworks.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones across a multi-stream programme.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering IAM or Cyber Security projects within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Authentication & SSO
  • Directory services (AD, Azure AD)
  • Role-based access models and identity lifecycle
• Experience with platforms such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Ping, Azure AD, or equivalent.
• Strong governance, reporting, RAID management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance technical complexity with business needs in a regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of audit, risk, and compliance requirements across banking.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security qualification.
• Experience delivering cloud-based IAM programmes.

Working Model

• Hybrid contract role
• 3 days per week in the London office (required)
• Flexible remote working for the remaining days