Lead Specialist, IAM, Saviynt

About the role

The KPMG Advisory practice is dedicated to transformation, providing exceptional career opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and advance within KPMG. We anticipate continued growth and success in the practice, which fosters personal and professional development through a collaborative, team-oriented environment. At KPMG, our people are our top priority, offering extensive learning and career development resources, a premier training facility, and cutting-edge market tools to support our professionals' growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM architecture and strategy for Identity Governance and Privileged Access Management platforms, evaluating technologies and defining scalable, secure solutions aligned with client and organizational objectives
• Design and deliver AI-driven IAM capabilities, including intelligent access decisioning, anomaly detection, and future-state identity roadmaps
• Oversee development and implementation of IAM solutions, including custom services, integrations, data pipelines, and automated provisioning workflows
• Lead Cyber Security Managed Services engagement teams, managing client relationships, stakeholder communication, and ensuring delivery against service-level objectives and financial targets
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining platform stability, scalability, audit readiness, and resolving complex technical issues across all severity levels in coordination with internal teams and external vendors
• Support business development efforts including proposals, solution sizing, statement of work (SOW) development, and identifying opportunities for service expansion and practice growth

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) including design, development, deployment, and support of IGA and PAM platforms
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required
• Proven experience leading IAM initiatives or managing technical teams on medium to large-scale IAM programs across identity lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, authorization, access reviews, auditing, and reporting
• Strong hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Saviynt and CyberArk (preferred); additional experience with SailPoint, Ping, or Okta, along with proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Java, or JavaScript, and integration technologies (REST, SOAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible), and integrations with enterprise systems such as HR platforms, ServiceNow, and Active Directory/Azure AD

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently, adapt in dynamic environments, and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Skills

• Leadership in IAM architecture and strategy
• AI-driven IAM capabilities design and delivery
• Platform development and implementation oversight
• Cyber Security Managed Services engagement leadership
• Operational excellence driving
• Business development support
• Communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
• World-class training facility
• Leading market tools for skill enhancement

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Flexible work arrangements

Application Instructions

• Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system