Sr Manager, Identity & Access Management

Posted:
1/6/2026, 2:58:25 AM

Location(s):
Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria ⋅ Sofia-City, Bulgaria ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Budapest, Hungary ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead Identity and Access Management initiatives, champion employee development and drive operational efficiency through streamlined service delivery and data-driven decision-making. This role combines strategic leadership with a focus on building high-performing teams and delivering scalable, secure IT services aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Leadership & Team Development

  • Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing to eliminate single points of failure and build resilient teams.
  • Encourage participation in professional development, stretch assignments, and mentorship programs.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Champion the use of automation and AI to reduce manual tasks and improve service consistency.
  • Maintain and improve shift handoff processes to support global operations and improve work-life balance.
     

Service Delivery & Governance

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT services, ensuring alignment with SLAs and customer expectations.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and internal customers through regular engagement and open office hours.
  • Support lifecycle management by identifying and retiring legacy systems and dormant digital assets.

Monitoring Performance Indicators

  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure service health, operational efficiency, and team productivity.
  • Use data to drive proactive decision-making and continuous improvement across IT functions.
     

Preferred background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in process improvement, service delivery, and KPI-driven performance management.
  • Working knowledge of IAM technologies and common processes (User directories, account lifecycle, single sign-on, mergers/acquisitions, security methods, change management, communications, etc.)
  • Strong interest in staying up to date with IAM trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
  • Outstanding customer service skills with a consistent track record to handle fast-paced situations calmly.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine