IAM Team Lead (Identity and Access Management)

Location: Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland; flexible working hours and location arrangements are available.

Company

A higher education and research community where science, art, technology, and business meet, supported by an IT Services organisation serving researchers, teachers, students, and staff.

What you will do

• Plan the long-term strategic direction and future development of Identity and Access Management capabilities.
• Assess the current IAM environment and future needs, create development roadmaps, and steer their implementation.
• Lead the IAM expert team as a line manager.
• Manage vendors and collaboration related to IAM services.
• Work with technical experts and stakeholders to align IAM solutions with organisational needs, information security, and digital user experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing a long-term IAM vision, assessing development needs, and steering the overall IAM environment.
• Leadership skills gained through previous line management responsibilities or project management.
• Technical IAM expertise, particularly with One Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, and Shibboleth.
• Experience working in, influencing, and leading projects in a large or otherwise complex organisation.
• Ability to build shared understanding among diverse stakeholders, communicate technical and business needs clearly, and drive initiatives forward.
• Fluent English communication.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the Haka identity federation.
• A relevant higher education degree.
• Knowledge of Finnish.

Culture & Benefits

• Impactful work supporting research, education, and societal development.
• A diverse IAM environment with an extensive application landscape, diverse user groups, and cross-organisational collaboration.
• Opportunities to deepen expertise and develop leadership skills.
• Professional development through training, certifications, and peer learning.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter including salary expectations through the recruitment system.
• Applications are accepted until 15.11.2026.
• Position-related information is available during scheduled contact hours with the recruitment partner and hiring manager.