Vice President, Senior Access Management Programme Manager in London

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo with a global network, MUFG has approximately 350 years of history and serves clients in over 40 countries.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Access Management Programme Manager will lead and oversee a portfolio of Identity and Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM) and other Access Management related initiatives within the Cyber Portfolio. The role involves managing 3‑4 Project Managers and ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi‑stream programmes aligned with regulatory, security and business objectives.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure projects are delivered according to scope, on time and within budget.
• Assist the Portfolio Head with programme support activities – hygiene, project steer‑co, finance, etc.
• Prepare and consolidate materials for the monthly Steering Committee, and facilitate and moderate these meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Leadership
  • Define and deliver the Access Management programme roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational security strategy and compliance requirements.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects (IAM enhancements, remediation, folder access management, privileged access remediation).
  • Oversee 3‑4 Project Managers, providing guidance, mentorship and performance management.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Engage with senior stakeholders across Cybersecurity, IT, Risk and Business units.
  • Communicate programme status, risks and issues effectively to executive leadership.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, DORA) and internal security policies.
  • Implement robust governance frameworks for access control and privileged account management.
  • Prepare and consolidate materials for the monthly Steering Committee, and facilitate and moderate these meetings.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify, assess and mitigate risks across the programme.
  • Drive remediation plans for audit findings and security gaps.
• Budget & Resource Management
  • Manage programme budgets, forecasts and resource allocation.
  • Ensure cost‑effective delivery within agreed timelines.

Work Experience – Essential

• Minimum 2‑3 years in a similar role, preferably within a large multinational bank or financial services organization.
• Proven track record of delivering IAM programmes, including privileged access management and folder access remediation.
• Strong understanding of IAM technologies (RSA‑IGL, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD) and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams in a complex, global environment.
• High level of analytical ability for unusual and difficult problems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements.
• Experience of senior stakeholder management and relevant management reporting.
• Ability to coach team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback.

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• Degree educated and / or equivalent experience.

Functional / Technical Competencies – Essential

• Excellent leadership and people‑management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management principles and best practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver programmes within scope, time and cost constraints.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Mastery of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) controls.
• Proven understanding of current best‑practice approach to security assurance and the application of security frameworks.
• Experience in project and development methodologies covering architecture pattern development, requirements analysis, design review and project risk assessment.
• Planning and prioritising multiple project work‑streams in response to rapidly developing and changing portfolios.
• Solid analytical/problem‑solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.

Personal Requirements

• Personal alignment to MUFG values: Integrity & Responsibility, Professionalism & Teamwork, Challenge ourselves to grow.
• Personal alignment to EMEA Cultural Principles: Client Centric, People Focused, Listen Up, Speak Up, Innovate & Simplify, Own & Execute.
• You are a leader and an expert in delivery of cyber frameworks and key solutions.
• A demonstrable passion for cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills; results driven with strong sense of accountability.
• You are experienced in engaging and persuading teams to accept and participate in best‑in‑class security architecture and operations.
• Data‑driven, ability to analyse data needed to effectively measure progress against the execution of objectives.
• Clear technical communication that generates results.
• Proactive problem‑solving, removing roadblocks and pursuing solutions.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.