Identities and Messaging (IAM) Manager EMEA

Full remote within European Union only As the Identities and Messaging (IAM) Manager EMEA at Hexagon Corporate IT, you will lead a geographically distributed team of approximately seven talented professionals within the Identities & Messaging domain. You will play a strategic and hands-on role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity and messaging infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for optimizing processes and delivering secure, scalable IAM solutions. You’ll focus on Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, and related security components to support the organization’s growth, compliance, and operational resilience across the EMEA region. Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a regional team of IAM and messaging professionals, providing mentorship, performance management, and strategic directionDesign, implement, and operate identity infrastructure across hybrid environments — focusing on Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Active Directory Domain ServicesDeliver IAM-related projects across EMEA, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectivesContinuously improve and optimize IAM processes to increase operational efficiency, reliability, and security postureCollaborate with global IT and security teams to align regional identity and messaging strategies with global standardsStay ahead of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IAM and messaging security to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of innovationAct as an escalation point for complex identity and messaging issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal business impact Job RequirementsEducation & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldEquivalent experience or a mix of certifications and training may be consideredPreferred certifications includeMS-203: Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator AssociateSC-300: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator ExpertSC-100: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Technical Skills & ToolsDeep understanding of Active Directory (Kerberos, LDAP, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, etc)Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 E5 Security, and related security capabilitiesStrong grasp of IAM standards and technologies: SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2), SCIM, Conditional Access, MFA, App Registrations, etcProficient in Exchange Online, Defender for Office 365, email security standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and mailflowSkilled in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration tasks Professional ExperienceMinimum 10 years of relevant IT experience with a strong focus on IAM systemsProven track record of leading teams and managing IAM operations or transformation projects across multiple regions Soft Skills & PersonalityStrong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to foster collaboration and trustExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAgile, adaptable, and capable of managing complexity in a global organizationCurious, open-minded, and driven to continuously improve LanguagesFluent English (written and spoken) is essential