**Manager, Identity & Access Management** **Location: Barcelona, Spain** The I&AM Security Expert will be responsible for contributing towards I&AM solution designing, implementations and management that we deliver to dsm- firmenich business. A Security Expert for Identity and Access Management (I&AM) will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business requirements, secure design and scalable I&AM, PAM and PKI solutions, and implement access controls to safeguard digital assets in the organization. The I&AM Security Expert will play a key role in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, protecting sensitive information, identity provisioning, authentication, and authorization mechanisms and optimizing user access across the dsm- firmenich organization. This role involves interactions with a team of professionals from internal organization or suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that IAM projects align with organizational goals and security standards. He/ She will be involved in communicating with Cluster Leads, Chapter Leads, Business Partners, Regional Teams as well as with other Delivery Managers from the various services in the organization. He/ She will be responsible to contribute to the common “one team” mindset that includes collaboration and a sense of joint responsibility between dsm-firmenich teams and suppliers. The role involves understanding the business requirements, security policies, and compliance needs to architect and deploy robust identity and access management systems. I&AM Security expert plays a critical role in ensuring that users, both within and outside the organization, have the appropriate access to systems, applications, and data based on their roles and responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** + You are accountable for the Design, Implementations & Deployment of the IAM solutions. + Lead I&AM, PAM & PKI projects, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise. + Accountable for the Design and implementation of the IAM solution based on industry best practices, compliance standards and organizational needs. + Should be able to lead design and implementation projects of secure authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA). + Leading the deployments of PKI services and develop PKI Roadmap. + Address security considerations and ensure compliance with industry regulations in IAM architectures. + Liaising with multiple business, technology teams and suppliers to ensure IAM initiatives are understood, accepted and supported - to ensure required Cyber Resilience. + Develop and implement monitoring and reporting capabilities to track user activities, detect anomalies, and generate compliance reports. + Provide education and training to IT staff and end-users on I&AM best practices, policies, and procedures. **You Bring:** + Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security domain + In-depth knowledge of I&AM & PAM principles, technologies, and best practices. + Proven experience as an I&AM & PAM Consultant/Architect or similar role in designing and implementing I&AM solutions. + Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and regulations. + Experience with access control models, authentication mechanisms, and identity federation. + Knowledge of ITIL/SIAM/COBIT (service management, service delivery processes, and lifecycle management) + Strong understanding of security principles and compliance requirements. + General knowledge about the other IT domains (workplace, foundation, enterprise applications, ERP systems, hosting/cloud, reporting, OT, R&D) + Knowledge about and experience with market players and service providers + Fluent in English, both in writing and verbally. Strong communicator, able to engage with all levels in the organization (also cross functional – business – IT) + Excellent interpersonal and customer and business relations skills to leverage and orchestrate diverse stakeholders with adequate sense of urgency, share insights with colleagues. + Excellent negotiation skills and confident in dealing with conflicting interests of the various stakeholders that often clash during work. + Excellent presentation skills + Team player who fosters teamwork in a global, multicultural, and virtual context + Ability to manage multiple priorities and focus + Strong analytical skills + Commercial attitude and able to stand firm. **We Bring:** + The opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. + A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. + Professional development and growth opportunities. + Competitive salary and benefits package. **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.