Identity & Data Security Manager

We are looking for an Identity & Data Security Manager for a global company in the automotive sector.

This is a strategic leadership role where you will be responsible for shaping and driving the organization's Identity Security, Data Security and AI Security capabilities. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will define security strategy, lead multidisciplinary teams and support the company's Zero Trust and secure-by-design initiatives.

If you enjoy building security capabilities, influencing enterprise-wide decisions and leading high-impact cybersecurity initiatives, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the Identity, Data & AI Security strategy aligned with business objectives.
  
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary security teams.
  
• Own governance frameworks related to identity lifecycle, privileged access, data protection and AI security.
  
• Drive enterprise-wide security initiatives supporting Zero Trust principles.
  
• Oversee identity management, authentication, authorization and privileged access capabilities.
  
• Support data protection initiatives, including data governance, encryption and DLP.
  
• Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, cloud, legal, compliance, HR and business teams.
  
• Participate in security architecture decisions and governance forums.
  
• Define KPIs and security metrics to monitor risk, compliance and control maturity.
  
• Ensure secure-by-design principles across digital transformation initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Several years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on Identity Security, Data Security or related domains.
  
• Previous experience leading technical teams.
  
• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM).
  
• Experience working with enterprise security governance and security frameworks.
  
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
  
• Fluent English.
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, MFA or modern authentication.
  
• Knowledge of PAM/PIM and Identity Governance.
  
• Experience with DLP, encryption and data protection solutions.
  
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS or GCP).
  
• Experience with AI Security or AI Governance.
  
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture.
  
• Experience in automotive or another global enterprise environment.
  

Benefits

• Permanent employment (UoP).
  
• Hybrid work model (2–3 days per week in the Wrocław office).
  
• Opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy in a global organisation.
  
• Leadership role with real business impact.
  
• International environment and collaboration with experienced cybersecurity professionals.
  
• Long-term development opportunities within a global automotive company.