Join our team as Lead 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.