Identity & Access Management Practice Lead (part-time possible, all genders)
Thanks to you, cyber risks feel less threatening. Design security solutions that make our customers resilient.
Your mission
You make the difference with your personality and individuality. As part of the Accenture team, we increase our clients' business performance and show them the way into the digital age. This is also the case in the area of security, where we strengthen our clients' resilience to cyber risks. We identify and assess security gaps, develop and implement security strategies and advise clients across all industries on the optimal use of security solutions.
Is that exactly your thing? Then live your passion in a position where you develop company and risk-focused security strategies for globally positioned customers and thus individually protect their most valuable assets. And you'll be part of a dynamic and friendly team that defies every challenge together.
At Accenture, you create the environment in which you thrive - with working methods that suit you. You remain flexible - whether full-time or part-time. And become part of a team full of unique people who make a difference together.
Your daily work
Build and deliver a go-to-market strategy for IAM services
You build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships and help acquire new client projects.Provide thought leadership
You act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, helping them optimize and strategize their services in IAM, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance, Identity Analytics, and Enterprise Access.Deliver IAM projects end-to-end
You manage IAM projects from planning to execution, develop IAM strategies, and stay ahead of emerging IAM trends (passwordless, identity for agentic AI, identity security posture management).
Who you are
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You hold a degree in a technical or business-related field, or have equivalent working experience.
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You bring a minimum of 10 years’ overall experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) topics.
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You have strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, can build and maintain client and vendor relationships, and use your open, engaging personality to support business development and win new client projects.
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You have experience empowering and enabling a team.
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You have deep experience in one core pillar of IAM—Identity and Access Governance, PAM, or Access Management—and working knowledge of at least one leading IAM product or technology (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, OneIdentity, PingIdentity, Okta, EntraID).
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Your German and English skills are excellent, both spoken and written; fluency in French is an advantage.
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You bring a hands-on approach, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and an independent work style, and you enjoy frequent travel.
What we offer
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Flexible working models
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Experienced mentors and project leaders who’ll guide you along the way
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Extensive training and development offers
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Interesting career opportunities
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Workplace culture that supports diversity & inclusion
Life at Accenture
In this role, you will be part of Accenture Security. Our mission is to secure the world by delivering on our promise of technology and human ingenuity. With services ranging from strategy and consulting to implementation and operations, we support our clients as a trusted partner throughout the security process.
The Accenture culture: Here, YOU are the catalyst for change
Your unique combination of skills, personality, and aspirations sets you apart. When distinct talents, strengths, and perspectives merge, the result is nothing short of extraordinary: ideas that propel the world forward. This is we champion diversity and personal development at Accenture. Create a working environment where you truly thrive; with responsibilities that resonate deeply; and methods that are tailored to your objectives. How you wish to connect, further your development, and personally evolve rests in your hands. This is your career. We are mere facilitators, helping you shape it exactly as you envision.
Contact us
Any questions? Contact us at recruiting.ch@accenture.com.
We look forward to meeting you!
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