Identity Access Management Process Owner **About GKN Automotive** GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. Its origins date back to 1759 and for the last 70 years it has been putting key technologies into series production. We are the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading drive systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies. GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais Group plc, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** The Identity Access Management Process Owner plays a crucial role in crafting, implementing, managing, and governing the Global Identity Management processes across all IT-related functions as part of our IT Service Management Team, and serves as the focal point for successfully introducing and managing changes within the business. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:** + Design and implement processes to develop Identity Access and Governance initiatives + Utilise ITIL as a framework, develop standard processes in a sophisticated, transformative organisation + Work closely with key collaborators across the IT and Business functions to ensure common understanding and working practices are adhered to, whilst continuously seeking ways and methods to improve + Apply governance to an auditable standard from not only a technical perspective but successful user adoption aligning to ITIL framework working to ISO27001 or similar standards ensuring standardised, simplified and scalable operations + Act as the focal point and lead for all Identity Access audits, compliance checks and risk assessments + Serve as the escalation point for all Identity Access complex issues as well as awareness training, education and adoption across the global business **WHAT YOU’LL NEED:** + Demonstrable industry experience in defining, implementing and leading Identity Access Management whilst acting as an Identity Access Mangement role in a complex organisation that is experiencing significant transformation; aligned to both standard process, ITSM and ITIL frameworks audited to ISO27001 and/or Sarbanes Oxley frameworks + In-depth experience in handling identity in a business with a consistent track record of understanding the human aspects of identity management relating to the organisation with relevant techniques and strategies to minimise the impact and increase the adoption. + Ability to help drive strategic improvements and able to easily transition to tactical involvement and engagement. + Excellent communication and engagement skills across a diverse global organisation. + Experience in working with cloud-based IAM models and complex hybrid architecture + ITIL, ITSM and CIAM certifications, as well as strong project management experience are critical + Experience with ISO27001, Sarbanes Oxley. TISAX is helpful but not crucial Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant industry experience **WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:** + Market-leading global company with lots of potential to grow + Opportunity to work on versatile projects and learn + Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company + Employee friendly work culture in global IT team working hybrid. **HOW TO APPLY:** Please follow the link on our careers page and submit your resume in English because we are an international environment, and English is our business language. If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at accommodations@gknautomotive.com **DEADLINE:** The closing date will be August 8 th GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation. \#LI-BF1 \#LI-hybrid GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.