Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
Aalto University IT Services supports our researchers, teachers, students, and other staff by producing world class services that make their work easier, more flexible, comprehensive and secure regardless of time and location. We are a community of 160 committed and talented IT experts.
Would you like to shape the future of IAM of a world class university by combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and team leadership?
We are looking for an
IAM Team Lead
to join our team and take responsibility for developing Aalto University’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities to meet future needs.
Your role and responsibilities
As IAM Team Lead, you will be responsible for the long-term planning and strategic direction of Identity and Access Management. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future needs, create development roadmaps and steer their implementation. You will lead the university’s IAM expert team as a line manager and be responsible for vendor management and collaboration.
The role combines technical insight, strategic development and collaboration. You will work closely with technical experts and other stakeholders to ensure that IAM solutions meet organisational needs, support information security and enable a smooth digital user experience.
What we offer
- An impactful role: You will help develop the university’s Identity and Access Management capabilities and advance solutions that support research, education and societal development.
- A diverse IAM environment: The university’s extensive application landscape, diverse user groups and cross-organisational collaboration offer interesting challenges in identity and access management.
- The opportunity to drive long-term development: The importance of IAM is recognised at Aalto, and investment in its development reflects evolving technology and information security requirements.
- Room to grow and make an impact: You can deepen your expertise, develop your leadership skills and shape your role around your strengths and interests. We support professional development through training, certifications and peer learning, for example.
- Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working hours and location arrangements help you balance work with the rest of your life.
Your experience and ambitions
We are looking for a forward-thinking Identity and Access Management professional who understands both the technical solutions and their broader organizational significance. You are able to see the big picture, identify development opportunities and translate objectives into concrete actions. You have good collaboration skills.
We hope you have:
- Proven experience in developing a long-term vision, assessing development needs and steering the development of the overall IAM environment.
- Leadership skills - gained through previous line management responsibilities or, for example, project management.
- Technical IAM expertise: the technologies particularly relevant to us are One Identity, Microsoft Entra ID and Shibboleth. Familiarity with the Haka identity federation is considered an advantage.
- Experience in working, influencing, and leading projects in a large or otherwise complex organization.
- A relevant higher education degree is considered an advantage.
You will thrive in this role if you can build a shared understanding among diverse stakeholders, communicate technical and business needs clearly, and drive initiatives forward with determination. You are solution-oriented and passionate about development, willing to challenge established practices and eager to learn and grow together with others.
You communicate fluently in English. Knowledge of Finnish is considered an advantage.
Ready to apply?
If you would like to join our team, please submit your CV and cover letter, including your salary expectation, through our recruitment partner IKIGAI’s recruitment system using this link.
Please apply as soon as possible, and no later than 15.11.2026.
For further information about the position, please contact IKIGAI’s Elina Suutarinen (+358 400 784 091, elina (at) ikigai-assessments.fi) and hiring manager, Aalto University’s Head of IT Operations Hannes Päivänsalo (hannes.paivansalo (at) aalto.fi, +358 50 303 1340) Friday 6.11. at 12-14 and Friday 13.11 at 12-14.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience developing a long-term vision and steering the overall Identity and Access Management environment
- Leadership experience gained through line management or project management responsibilities
- Technical IAM expertise with One Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, and Shibboleth
- Experience working in, influencing, and leading projects within a large or complex organization
- Fluent English communication skills
- Relevant higher education degree
- Familiarity with Haka identity federation
- Knowledge of Finnish
What We Do
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary institution in Finland that integrates science, art, business, and technology to drive research and innovation. It focuses on fostering a sustainable future through interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence.
