IAM Delivery Lead

Position: IAM Delivery Lead (Identity and Access Management)Location: Reading 2 days p/week; remote 3 daysType: Contract, 6 months, Inside IR35Rate: 700 p/day Assignment Rate We are seeking an IAM Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of an enterprise IAM strategy while driving improvements across a global identity estate. For clarity, this role requires both parts: a subject matter expert in IAM and specifically in a delivery lead capacity. One or the other will likely not be sufficient for this position. You will own the end-to-end RFP process to select a strategic IAM partner and define a future-ready capability covering JML, IGA, PAM, MFA, and SSO. Alongside this, you will deliver targeted security improvements, including privileged access remediation, identity hygiene, and stronger authentication controls. Key Responsibilities:Lead the IAM workstream from initiation through to business-as-usualRun the full RFP lifecycle (requirements, vendor selection, onboarding)Define delivery plans, milestones, budgets, and success criteriaDevelop and implement an enterprise IAM strategy aligned to zero trust principlesImprove the existing identity estate (PAM, hygiene, authentication)Manage global stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendorsEnsure governance, risk management, and compliance with security standardsDrive change and transition services into BAU Skills and Experience:Proven experience delivering ..... full job details .....