Head Identity

Join our team as Head of Identity Management (ICT

Identity) and help shape the secure digital future of Axpo. In this

strategic role, you will lead the design, implementation, and operation of our

group-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) environment. You'll drive

cloud-first transformation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support Axpo's

digitalization strategy — all while leading a skilled international team.

What you will do:

- Lead and develop the

Corporate Identity Management team, consisting of internal and external

experts.

- Drive the strategic evolution

of IAM systems across the organization, including authentication,

authorization, and lifecycle management of digital identities.

- Ensure highly secure and

efficient hybrid operations for IAM infrastructure (AD, EntraID), in

collaboration with external service providers and internal teams.

- Act as the central point of

contact for all identity and access-related topics, both within IT and

across the business.

- Support the definition and

implementation of IT architecture in alignment with the enterprise

architecture and overall cloud strategy.

- Champion key cloud-native

principles like Zero Trust and Any-to-Any Integration.

- Shape and represent

technological requirements within committees (Architecture Board, Demand

Board, etc.).

- Strengthen the cloud

landscape through meaningful transformations and innovative development.

- Ensure compliance with

internal and external regulatory frameworks (GRC, security, audit).

What you bring & who you are:

- Degree in business or

information technology (or similar), with 10+ years of experience in IT

organizations.

- Deep expertise in Microsoft

Azure, Active Directory, and identity & access management systems;

experience with M365 is a plus.

- Solid understanding of IT

security in cloud services, especially around risk-based, secure-by-design

strategies.

- Proven experience in leading

and developing high-performing teams.

- Strong analytical,

solution-oriented mindset with high levels of reliability and

independence.

- Passion for digital

transformation and staying ahead in the dynamic cloud space.

- Skilled communicator with a

customer-focused approach and experience working in global, agile teams.

- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

About the team:

You'll join Axpo's Cloud & IT Infrastructure department – a highly collaborative, innovative group that powers the digital backbone of our energy business. We operate with a cloud-first, user-centric mindset and are constantly driving forward secure, scalable solutions. With strong support from enterprise architecture and leadership, you'll play a key role in transforming how we manage identity and access across a growing international environment.

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