At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the IAM product strategy and collaborate with teams to deliver secure identity solutions.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the UK defence and aerospace sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for professional growth, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in security and compliance while working with cutting-edge IAM technologies.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IAM product ownership and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 135200 - 135424 £ per year.
Salary: £135,200 - 135,424.96 per year
Requirements
- Active SC Clearance must be in place prior to start
- Sole UK nationality required
- Eligibility to work on-site in Reading
- Proven experience within UK defence, MOD, or aerospace environments
- Strong IAM product ownership or delivery background
- Comprehensive experience managing IT delivery end-to-end, ideally with 5 years of experience
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts, technologies, and protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, and ForgeRock
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and security concepts to non-technical audiences
- Excellent analytical skills with experience defining complex product use cases and value
- Experience with identity governance tools such as SailPoint and Saviynt
- Formal line management experience, ideally within medium-sized IT delivery teams
- Ability to align IAM initiatives with wider business goals and market trends
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly to challenges
- High ethical standards when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Practical experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, including coaching or upskilling teams, is desirable
- Understanding of product performance metrics such as defect rate, downtime, and velocity, and how to improve them is desirable
- Experience evaluating contractors and suppliers within the Software Development Lifecycle is desirable
Responsibilities
- Own the IAM product strategy, roadmap, and delivery
- Define and deliver the IAM product vision and roadmap
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
- Manage the product backlog, priorities, and product performance
- Ensure security, compliance, and risk management across delivery
- Act as the voice of the customer and the key escalation point
- Support cross-functional teams including architecture and delivery
- Lead delivery teams and translate business needs into secure, scalable identity solutions
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with security and regulatory standards
Technologies
- Azure
- IAM
- Support
- LDAP
- OAuth
- OpenID
- Product Owner
- SAML
- Security
- Cloud
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a temporary contract opportunity for an experienced Product Owner specialising in Identity.
Product Owner (IAM) employer: Sivara GmbH
As a leading employer in the UK defence and aerospace sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in Reading that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for advancement within medium-sized IT delivery teams. With a strong focus on ethical standards and a culture that values open communication, we empower our employees to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance national security.
