Group Head of Identity & Access Management
Location: Birmingham, Bristol & Other locations
Capability: Corporate Services
Job details
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester
Capability: Corporate Services
Experience Level: Director
Type: Full Time
Business Area: Digital (Internal)
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
Group Digital is the engine behind internal business and technology services, data, and innovation that power the firm. It ensures secure, resilient, and standardised technology solutions that keep our operations running smoothly and enable colleagues to deliver exceptional client service. By driving our digital strategy, safeguarding against cyber threats, managing data responsibly, and providing tools for seamless collaboration, Group Digital positions the firm for the future. Through innovation and accelerated adoption of digital and AI capabilities, it supports growth and transformation, unlocking value for both colleagues and clients.
The Opportunity
Shape and lead the future of identity at KPMG. As Head of IAM, you will define and deliver a modern, enterprise-wide identity ecosystem—enabling secure, seamless access for employees, clients, and privileged users across a complex, multi-entity environment.
This is a high-impact leadership role, positioning identity as a core pillar of digital transformation, security, and user experience across the firm.
What You’ll Do
- Set the Vision: Define and execute the IAM strategy across workforce IAM, CIAM, and privileged access.
- Own the Platform: Lead the design, delivery, and operation of market-leading IAM capabilities (MFA, passwordless, identity governance).
- Drive Innovation: Advance modern identity architecture—identity fabrics, Zero Trust, and API-driven approaches.
- Integrate & Simplify: Harmonise fragmented identity systems across merged entities into a seamless, secure experience.
- Govern & Assure: Establish robust IAM policies, standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Lead & Influence: Build and lead a high-performing team while shaping enterprise-wide IAM.
What You Bring
- Proven leadership in enterprise IAM strategy and delivery
- Deep expertise across IAM, CIAM, PAM, MFA, and passwordless
- Strong understanding of modern identity architecture (Zero Trust, identity fabrics)
- Experience with identity governance platforms (e.g. SailPoint)
- Track record operating in complex, federated or post-merger environments
- Strong grasp of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001)
- Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Why This Role Matters
Identity is the foundation of trust across all digital services. In this role, you will:
- Strengthen KPMG’s security posture and reduce identity-related risk
- Enable seamless, secure access for employees and clients
- Accelerate digital transformation across the firm
- Protect critical data, systems, and reputation at scale
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Corporate Services operates as a £multi-million business within our business and, through our combined efforts, we enable the firm to serve our people, our clients and wider society. The internal expertise, advice, support and services we provide to our client-facing business are fundamental to the success of our firm. Through collaboration, agility, fresh thinking and innovation, we help our people across the firm to work in a way that’s smarter and more sustainable. We’re a cross-functional team, bringing together technically knowledgeable experts across a wide range of critical activities to help grow, run and protect our business. Our areas span Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Digital, Finance and Commercial, People and Resourcing, and Risk and Legal.
Read about Corporate ServicesService Overview
Digital is the firm's primary provider of internal business and technology services, data, and innovation. We deliver secure, resilient, and standardised technology solutions that ensure our operations run seamlessly and empower colleagues to provide exceptional client service. Our mission is to propel KPMG into the future. We drive our digital strategy, safeguard against cyber threats, manage data responsibly, and provide cutting-edge tools for seamless collaboration. Through innovation and accelerated adoption of digital and AI capabilities, we support growth and transformation, unlocking significant value for both our colleagues and clients.
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