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About the Role

topEngineer is seeking an Identity & Access Management Manager to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role is responsible for leading the Identity & Access Management (IAM) function across Elm, encompassing the definition and management of IAM strategy, governance, operational controls, and service delivery practices. The manager will ensure secure, compliant, and efficient identity governance, privileged access management, authentication services, and access lifecycle management, aligning with organizational policies and cybersecurity requirements.

Strategic Leadership and Development

• Develop and maintain the IAM strategy, roadmap, and operational plans in alignment with technology and cybersecurity objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities across IAM, IGA, PAM, Active Directory, SSO, and MFA services.
• Define IAM priorities, initiatives, and performance objectives to enhance service maturity and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor the execution of IAM plans and ensure alignment with business continuity, security, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IAM team members responsible for identity governance, privileged access, Active Directory, SSO, and MFA services.
• Manage team performance, workload distribution, coaching, and capability development activities.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across IAM operations to strengthen service delivery and reduce operational dependency risks.

IAM Governance and Compliance

• Establish and maintain IAM governance frameworks, policies, standards, and control mechanisms.
• Oversee role-based access control, segregation of duties, access certification, and access review processes.
• Ensure access rights are granted, reviewed, modified, and revoked in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Monitor IAM compliance with internal standards and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Oversee privileged access management activities to ensure secure control of privileged identities and accounts.
• Apply least privilege and Zero Trust principles across privileged access practices.
• Support IAM-related audits, regulatory assessments, and compliance requirements, including NCA ECC, ISO 27001, and relevant internal controls.
• Identify IAM risks, control gaps, and compliance findings, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.

Operational Management and Improvement

• Manage end-to-end IAM operations, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver lifecycle, provisioning, deprovisioning, access modifications, and service requests.
• Ensure IAM services are delivered according to agreed service levels, operational standards, and business requirements.
• Oversee IAM incident, problem, and change management activities to maintain service stability.
• Lead IAM modernization initiatives to improve automation, integration, and operational efficiency.
• Automate access request workflows, provisioning, deprovisioning, certification, and approval processes where applicable.
• Coordinate with HR, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, GRC, Audit, Application Owners, and Vendors to ensure effective IAM service delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships, support activities, and IAM-related service commitments.
• Monitor IAM KPIs, service performance, business expectations, and operational dashboards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in IAM, Cybersecurity, or IT Operations.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing IAM governance, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and enterprise IAM programs.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role requires adherence to all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure controlled and consistent work. Compliance with safety, quality, environmental management, and information security practices is essential to maintain a healthy, safe, and secure work environment with data integrity and confidentiality.