Technical Project Manager IAM - Microsoft Entra ID (Contract 50-60%)

SuisseCo specializes in the Europe-wide recruitment and placement of highly qualified, reliable, and motivated IT specialists for companies in Switzerland. In doing so, we support our clients in the implementation of their IT projects and guarantee timely and flexible solutions of the highest quality. Currently, we are looking for a Technical Project Manager for a bank in Zurich.

Location: Zürich (50–60% onsite)

Contract Duration: 01.03.2026 – 31.12.2026

Industry: Banking / Financial Services (preferred)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID within a regulated banking environment. This role will drive improvements across user access management, privileged access, and access governance, while also supporting the implementation of behavioral biometrics as part of a modern IAM landscape. The ideal candidate combines strong technical delivery capabilities with excellent stakeholder management and a solid understanding of regulatory and governance requirements in financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate IAM / IGA / PAM initiatives, including:
• Identity lifecycle management
• Access governance
• Privileged access management
• Audit and compliance alignment
• Drive improvements within the Microsoft Entra ID environment, including user access models and privilege management
• Support and manage the implementation of behavioral biometrics solutions
• Plan, track, and monitor delivery using Jira, ensuring transparency around progress, risks, and dependencies
• Collaborate closely with security, cloud, and application teams to align IAM solutions with business and regulatory needs
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, internal security policies, and governance frameworks
• Manage vendors and internal stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear, measurable project outcomes

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager delivering IAM-related initiatives
• Strong hands-on or delivery experience with Microsoft Entra ID
• Solid understanding of IAM, IGA, and PAM
• Experience working in banking or financial services, including regulatory and governance requirements
• Familiarity with behavioral biometrics or advanced authentication methods (implementation or rollout experience preferred)
• Azure / cloud experience
• Strong experience using Jira for planning, tracking, and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills