Project Manager (IAM)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Job Title: IAM Project & Governance Manager
Shift Timing: 12PM to 9PM
Reporting to:   Senior Manager
Work Location:   Bangalore, India

 SUMMARY OF ROLE AND OBJECTIVES:

 The IAM Project Manager and Scrum Master role is part of GSC Information Security - Identity and Access Management, responsible for leading IAM initiatives through effective project management, Agile delivery, governance, audit coordination, and change management. Drive stakeholder alignment, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the IAM portfolio while ensuring predictable and secure delivery of IAM services.
 
ROLE & OBJECTIVES
The role ensures disciplined, transparent,  and compliant delivery of IAM products, services, and strategic initiatives   across global, cross-functional environments.

Project coordination and   Management: Lead   IAM deployment, transition, transformation, and migration initiatives across IAM   portfolio of services such as Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM), Federated   Authentication Management Solution (FAMS), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Eurofins Access Rights Management (EARM), and Secure Remote Access (SRA). Partner   with IAM leadership to plan, estimate, prioritize, and sequence strategic   initiatives. Coordinate   with various crews like IT Infrastructure, IT Solutions, IT Security, Product   Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery teams, and business stakeholders to   achieve agreed outcomes. Own   end-to-end project execution across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, using the methodology and tools appropriate to each   initiative. Develop   and maintain integrated project deployment documentation such as Project   plan, scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, issues, and   deliverables. Proactively   manage risks, issues, conflicting priorities, and cross-team dependencies, driving mitigation and resolution to closure.
 

Agile and Scrum Facilitation: Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure effective   adoption of Scrum practices in the team. Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and support   predictable delivery outcomes. Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, roles, and continuous improvement. Drive collaboration, transparency, and alignment   across Product Owners, Business Analysts, Delivery teams, and stakeholders. Improve team performance, delivery effectiveness, and product quality through retrospectives and delivery metrics. Continuously enhance Agile delivery processes and   provide actionable reporting to support decision-making.

Process Governance, Change & Release Management: Establish, govern, and continuously improve IAM processes, standards, operational   controls, and governance frameworks across all IAM services. Lead   and coordinate Change Management activities to ensure changes are planned, assessed, communicated, approved, implemented, and reviewed in accordance   with established governance requirements. Drive   and oversee Release Management processes to ensure the successful planning, coordination, deployment, and validation of releases across IAM products and   services. Promote   standardization and harmonization of processes, procedures, documentation,   and ways of working across IAM teams to improve consistency, efficiency, and   service quality. Champion   process optimization, continuous improvement, and best-practice adoption to   increase service maturity, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Audit, Compliance, and Risk: Act   as the primary coordination point for IAM-related internal and external   audits, working with the Security Certifications crew on scope, timelines, and compliance requirements. Ensure   IAM processes, controls, project deliverables, and documentation comply with   applicable internal policies, security standards, and certification   frameworks. Convert   audit-driven requirements into scoped and prioritized delivery items in   collaboration with the Product Owner and relevant stakeholders. Track   audit findings, observations, risks, remediation actions, and supporting   evidence through validated closure. Monitor   process deviations and reinforce corrective actions and adherence to IAM   policies and procedures.

Governance, Reporting, and   Improvement: Prepare concise management reports and executive-level presentations to support   governance, transparency, and decision-making. Maintain compliance and reporting documentation as per requirements. Build strong working relationships with global teams implementing or using IAM   services. Drive   continuous improvement through standardization, automation, lessons learned,   and optimization of delivery and governance processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Required:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
8-12   years of experience in project coordination/management, Agile delivery, Scrum   facilitation, and/or ITIL within complex enterprise or global environments.

Demonstrated   experience managing deployment, integration, transition, transformation, or   migration initiatives across the full project lifecycle.

Strong project planning, execution, documentation, communication, and   stakeholder-management skills, including management of multiple priorities and senior stakeholders.

Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and a sound understanding of Agile principles, backlog management, sprint metrics, and continuous improvement.

Hands-on understanding of IT change/release-management processes, including CAB   governance, implementation, emergency changes, and rollback planning.

Basic understanding of audits, risks, compliance practices and frameworks or   comparable standards. Ability to understand end-to-end dependencies, manage ambiguity, adapt to changing   priorities, and take ownership through closure.

Preferred: Basic understanding of IAM principles, processes, and technologies, including   identity lifecycle management, access governance, privileged access   management, RBAC/ABAC models, and enterprise IAM solutions such as PAM, ILM, FAMS, EARM, SRA, or equivalent platforms. Proficiency   with project and work-management tools such as Microsoft Project and Agile   backlog/reporting tools. Relevant   certifications or training such as PMP or PRINCE2, CSM or PSM, ITIL   Foundation or Intermediate. People-management   or team-leadership experience.

Personal Profile: Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable, with a collaborative and   improvement-focused mindset. Confident, engaging stakeholders at all levels across global and cross-functional teams. Committed   to continuous learning and professional development in Information Security and IAM.

Why Join Us: Work   with modern identity and access-management technologies in a global   environment. Join a collaborative team focused on secure, compliant, and high-quality delivery. Build expertise and career opportunities within Information Security and IAM.