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Lead IAM Architect – IAM Transformation [Interim]
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About this role
Job Title: Lead IAM Architect – IAM Transformation
Location: (Hybrid)
Engagement: Full-time, 5 days a week
Contract duration: Until December 29, 2025 (with possible extension)
Start date: September 2025 (to be agreed)
About the IAM Transformation Program
A major European retail group is driving a significant Identity & Access Management (IAM) transformation across its Belgium and Southeastern Europe (BeSEE) operations, including Belgium, Serbia, Greece, and Romania. This initiative is one of the region’s most critical digital transformations, aiming to modernize, standardize, and secure IAM by introducing a centralized platform based on Microsoft Entra ID and related technologies.
To lead this strategic change, we are seeking an experienced Lead IAM Architect to define the future-state architecture, provide technical leadership, and ensure cohesion across all IAM initiatives in the region.
About the Role
As Lead IAM Architect , you will define and govern the region’s end-to-end IAM architecture. This includes shaping the target state for key IAM capabilities such as identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and privileged access. You’ll provide strategic and technical leadership across transformation workstreams and steer the move from legacy systems to a secure, scalable IAM platform.
Key Responsibilities
Own the IAM architectural vision and roadmap for the BeSEE region in line with global strategies
Define target architecture and principles for:
Microsoft Entra ID
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Access provisioning
Guide architecture across all IAM initiatives, ensuring consistency and quality
Lead replacement of custom IGA-based authorization mechanisms with sustainable solutions
Define secure, policy-compliant models for managing generic (non-personal) accounts
Map legacy components (custom APIs, sync jobs, role logic, etc.) to new IAM constructs
Translate entitlement logic into scalable IGA workflows and entitlements
Establish connector performance SLOs and govern custom connector implementations
Promote secure-by-design standards and CI/CD practices (Azure DevOps, GitLab)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Transformation Office, Program Managers, Security, Engineering, and Business Leads
Define and review IAM solution blueprints, design standards, and integration principles
Support architecture governance and ensure technical alignment across initiatives
Identify and mitigate architectural risks and dependencies
Own documentation including technical roadmaps, attribute contracts, fallback plans, and performance runbooks
What We Offer
A senior leadership role in a major digital transformation initiative
Influence over the definition and execution of regional IAM strategy
Collaboration with a cross-functional team of experts
Remote work setup with flexibility
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and role scope
Your Profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or similar
8+ years in IT architecture, with 5+ years in IAM
Strong experience with enterprise IAM platforms:
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
IGA (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt)
PAM (e.g., CyberArk)
SSO/MFA frameworks
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF), Zero Trust, and IAM best practices
Proven ability to lead complex technical discussions and influence decision-making
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English; Dutch or French is a plus
What you'll do
- As Lead IAM Architect, you will define and govern the IAM architecture for the BeSEE region, shaping the target state for key IAM capabilities. You will provide strategic and technical leadership across transformation workstreams and guide the transition from legacy systems to a secure IAM platform.
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