Senior Manager, Global Identity and Access Management Operations Lead, Global Digital

KPMG

$117K — $150K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in Microsoft identity services and enterprise environments
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Proven leadership of critical IAM platforms
  • Experience in operational governance frameworks
  • Strong financial and vendor management skills
  • Ability to operate at strategic and hands-on levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead global IAM service operations for stability and performance
  • Provide leadership for the IAM Operations team and set priorities
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching and skills development
  • Ensure IAM operational governance and compliance with security requirements
  • Act as a senior escalation authority for high-severity IAM incidents
  • Partner with teams to transition new IAM capabilities into operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
  • Support for professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options
  • Health and wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
What you will do

  • Lead global IAM service operations, ensuring the stability, availability, and performance of identity platforms through effective incident, problem, and escalation management in a 24x7 environment
  • Provide people and operational leadership for the IAM Operations team by setting priorities, defining KPIs, and continuously improving processes, skills, and service outcomes aligned to Global IAM strategy
  • Build and sustain team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and skills development to support resilient, follow-the-sun IAM operations
  • Own IAM operational governance, ensuring compliance with security, risk, and audit requirements, supporting control testing, producing audit evidence, and driving remediation of findings
  • Act as a senior escalation and decision authority for high-severity IAM incidents, balancing technical risk, service continuity, and business impact in coordination with global stakeholders
  • Partner with engineering, Global Digital teams, and Member Firms to transition new IAM capabilities into steady-state operations, ensuring operational readiness, clear ownership, and sustainable support models

What you bring to the role

  • 12+ years of experience supporting and operating Microsoft identity services in a large-scale enterprise environment, including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), ADFS, Microsoft PKI, AD-integrated DNS, and hybrid identity solutions
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 12 years of equivalent work experience
  • Deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, federation, lifecycle management, PAM, and RBAC
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, business critical IAM platforms with defined service ownership, operational readiness, and ongoing optimization responsibilities
  • Experience establishing and maturing operational governance frameworks, including RACI models, operational acceptance criteria, risk ownership, and service health reporting
  • Strong financial and vendor-management acumen, including experience with budget forecasting, contract oversight, and SLA performance management
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, translating executive direction into actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes


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KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $117,500 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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