Global Identity and Compliance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and manage the global Identity & Access Management (IAM) framework, with a strong focus on privileged access, Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation, and scalable identity governance practices.

• Lead the consolidation and optimization of privileged access tools, aligning and streamlining the use of CyberArk and BeyondTrust across the organization.

• Design and implement Identity Governance (IGA) capabilities using Microsoft Entra and ServiceNow, including role definitions, access reviews, and approval workflows.

• Drive integration across fragmented identity processes by working closely with IT, HR, and Security to establish clear ownership and end-to-end accountability.

• Support the day-to-day management of Microsoft Entra SSO and MFA, onboarding new applications and ensuring secure, user-friendly authentication for global users.

• Develop and maintain practical identity-related policies, standards, and procedures, tailored to operational realities and regulatory expectations.

• Support regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g. GDPR, NIS2) by translating legal requirements into actionable identity and access controls and assisting with audits and reporting.

• Serve as the global point of contact and subject matter expert for identity and compliance topics advising stakeholders, sharing best practices, and driving continuous improvement.

• Administratively manage IT team members based out of Bangalore office from various functional verticals

Required Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering (Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field)

• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience out of which 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with direct involvement in privileged access, IGA, and JML automation initiatives.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and ServiceNow; experience deploying or managing these or similar tools in production environments.

• Solid understanding of compliance requirements related to GDPR, NIS2, and access governance.

• Proven ability to work across functions (IT, HR, Security, Legal) and connect fragmented ownership into a cohesive identity framework.

• Brings common sense and a pragmatic mindset able to balance security, usability, and operational needs.

• Skilled at finding consensus between often conflicting requirements, with a focus on what’s realistic and valuable in an industrial setting.

• Comfortably operating in complex environments where legacy systems, evolving priorities, and crossfunctional dependencies are part of the organizational reality.

• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences and vice versa.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to support global coordination.

• Relevant certifications like CIPM, CISM, SC-300 (Microsoft Entra), or CIAM are a strong plus