Head of Identity & Access Management Hybrid – Omaha, NE

Head of Identity & Access Management (Permanent – Hybrid – Omaha, NE)

We’re partnering with a global leader in the packaged goods industry to find a visionary Head of Identity & Access Management (IAM). This permanent position
, based hybrid in Omaha, Nebraska
, offers full relocation support for individuals outside the local area. You’ll own the strategic development, roadmap, and operations for IAM across the entire company, playing an essential role in the CISO’s long‑term cybersecurity vision. Our client has already invested heavily in cybersecurity, with full support from executive leadership.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with prior experience successfully standing up an IAM program from scratch while managing a team of direct reports
. An understanding of the manufacturing industry on an international scale is a significant advantage.

As the Head of Identity & Access Management, you’ll blend strategic leadership with hands‑on program development, building and overseeing a comprehensive IAM framework that spans the entire global organization.

• Manage and Lead a Diverse Team: You’ll directly manage a team of 8+ direct reports
  , serving as a pivotal coach, technical leader, and the public face of the IAM team. This involves guiding their professional development, setting performance expectations, providing mentorship, and ensuring the team operates cohesively and effectively to achieve strategic goals.
• Design, Build, and Lead a Fully Functioning IAM Program from the Ground‑Up: This is a foundational role where you’ll design, build, and effectively lead a fully functioning IAM program from the ground‑up
  . This comprehensive initiative includes critical components such as:
  • Identity Governance: Establishing policies and processes for managing the digital identities of all users (employees, vendors, customers) throughout their lifecycle, including user provisioning, de‑provisioning, and access reviews.
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implementing solutions and controls to secure, monitor, and manage elevated access privileges for critical systems and data, minimizing the risk of insider threats or advanced attacks.
  • Vendor Access Management: Developing secure frameworks for managing access provided to external vendors and service providers, ensuring strict control and auditing of third‑party access to internal systems.
  • SSO (Single Sign-On) Solutions: Driving the adoption and implementation of SSO solutions across the enterprise to enhance user experience, simplify access, and strengthen authentication security.
• Collaborate for Comprehensive Access Security: You’ll collaborate extensively with other technical teams (e.g., Information Security, Security Operations, IT Infrastructure) and non‑technical teams (e.g., HR, Legal, Business Units). Your objective is to ensure strong buy‑in for IAM initiatives and achieve complete access security for all functions of the business
  , embedding security into every aspect of operations.
• Drive IAM Strategic Planning and Budget Oversight: You will be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of IAM
  , constantly evaluating current and emerging technologies. This includes defining the overall budget for the IAM program, justifying investments, and ensuring that technology roadmaps align with both cybersecurity best practices and broader business objectives. Your leadership will shape future IAM capabilities.
• Oversee Relationships with External Vendors and Service Providers: You will actively oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers for IAM solutions. This involves evaluating new tools, negotiating contracts, managing service level agreements (SLAs), and ensuring that vendor performance consistently meets the organization’s high standards for security and service delivery.

To excel as Head of Identity & Access Management, you’ll need extensive experience in information security and IAM, proven leadership in managing direct reports, and a strong understanding of relevant technical domains.

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