Associate Director, Identity Access Management; IAM

Associate Director, Identity Access Management (IAM)

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KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our culture encourages individual development, supports an inclusive environment, rewards innovation, and values community engagement.

• Lead and motivate a global team of internal and vendor‑provided identity and access management professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the delivery of critical authentication services, including Single Sign‑On (SSO) and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), primarily leveraging Entra  Okta, to secure cloud and on‑premise solutions.
• Function as the primary point of contact for internal customers, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction by effectively communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and managing expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, using negotiation and communication skills to align on service delivery, enhancements, and strategic goals.
• Oversee the performance of the managed services agreement with the team's trusted vendor, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and value is delivered.
• Contribute to the IAM service roadmap and strategy, identifying opportunities for service improvement and ensuring alignment with the organization's evolving technology needs.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience, with at least five years of qualified experience in identity and access management.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience of five years, with a total of ten years as a professional.
• Strong experience delivering a high standard of customer service, with the ability to guide both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for leading and developing people, with exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to keep a team focused on achieving operational excellence and long‑term goals.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship; KPMG does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits. Details can be found on our careers site.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled.

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