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Job DescriptionWavestone UK are seeking to hire a Cybersecurity – Identity Access Management Manager
Becoming a Cybersecurity Manager will mean joining the Global Cybersecurity Practice which is an independent and an in-house team of 1000+ consultants working seamlessly across the globe (London, Paris, New York, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore). We have developed a 360° expertise from strategies, operating models, Executive-level supports to Red teaming, security architecture with a focus on major transformation programs.
As a Manager you will join our teams on engagements to deliver end-to-end solutions, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive support throughout their project lifecycle. Playing a key role in the growth of our practice, you are also required to contribute actively to business development initiatives such as identifying new opportunities and fostering client relationships.
Your role will include engaging in a variety of impactful projects, including:
Lead Digital Identity strategy engagements, defining target capabilities, governance, and delivery roadmap across Workforce/CIAM/PAM
Deliver current-state assessments (maturity, governance, lifecycle controls) and define target-state capabilities, operating model, and controls framework
Own IAM requirements definition and vendor evaluation (RFI/RFP), building scoring models, shaping PoV, and recommending tool selection across domains
Steer end-to-end implementation delivery, ensuring scope, timeline, and control outcomes are met
Manage senior stakeholders, facilitate decision workshops, and drive timely decisions via governance, options analysis, and explicit trade-offs
Own team performance and delivery quality and drive commercial outputs: proposals, scoping/estimation, and account expansion
To be considered for this role:
Solid foundation in consulting skills in external client-facing consultancy.
Proven track record of selling consulting services (account planning, client pitches, proposals, value proposition development)
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of an organisation, experience in managing and leading teams, developing and coaching junior members of staff
Hands-on technical leadership delivering IAM solutions on at least one major vendor stack, with Cloud Identity depth (Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, hybrid/multi-cloud integration patterns), including SailPoint/Saviynt, Ping/ForgeRock/Okta/Transmit and CyberArk
Our commitment: Wavestone values and Positive Way
Impact high-growth business across US, UK, and Europe and drive client satisfaction through shaping culture, enhancing value propositions, and fostering business development.
Nurture your growth under the Wavestone Horizon Framework - covering transparent and competitive compensation, clear salary policy, bespoke training, and definitive internal mobility.
Embrace a barrier-free, collaborative team with a vibrant people culture and collective mindset through regular events, meetings, and committees.
Experience flexible work options, strong CSR commitment, ethical responsibility and a culture promoting work-life balance and time-off.
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Income protection insurance, 5% company pension, private health and dental cover, life insurance, company share scheme
Additional flexible benefits you can select from such as additional holidays, additional pension contributions, subsidised gym, subscriptions to wellbeing apps, Netflix, retail vouchers
25 days annual leave
Travel and Location
Employees are not required to work in a Wavestone office on a full-time basis but are required to commute to the office /client site, whenever necessary. Wavestone UK office is in the heart of the City of London.
Note: Mandatory 2-3 days per week in Wavestone office / client site during probation
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion, Social Mobility and Anti-Racism networks.
If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, please reach out to us to discuss this.
