Director, Identity & Access Management

Location : Barcelona Hub 

City : Barcelona 

State : Barcelona (ES-B) 

Country : Spain (ES) 

Requisition Number : 39512 

Bunge, a global leader in agribusiness, has an exciting opportunity available for a Director, Identity & Access Management. As part of a global team, you will work on challenging and meaningful projects that directly impact core business activities. Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. Looking towards the future, Bunge aims to continuously reinvent itself, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology, and talent to accomplish its purpose in a better, faster, and simpler way. Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world, creating world-class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate, test, and learn to succeed. 

At Bunge, employees don't just come to work; they come to grow, solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, a generous paid time off program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career progression. The hybrid work environment provides a balance between in-office and remote work. 

Most importantly, Bunge lives its values in all that it does: 

• Act as One Team: Fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect 
• Drive for Excellence: Being agile, innovative, and efficient 
• Do What's Right: Acting safely, ethically, and sustainably 

Overview
The Director of Identity and Access Management provides leadership and direction to multiple teams of security professionals and engineers responsible for Bunge's global Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. This role requires a deep understanding of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices, as well as the ability to develop and execute a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with Bunge's business objectives and security requirements. The Director is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and operation of IAM systems and processes, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IAM function. This role contributes to strategic change across functions and has a mid- to long-term impact on Bunge's overall security posture.

Essential Functions

• Lead and develop a global team of IAM professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with Bunge's business objectives and security requirements, encompassing identity governance, access control, privileged access management, and directory services.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of IAM systems and processes, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the IAM budget and resources, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to ensure effective IAM service delivery.
• Stay abreast of emerging IAM technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance Bunge's security posture.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity across the organization.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics on IAM performance, identifying areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Global impact on Bunge's security posture and operational efficiency.
• Oversees a multi-million dollar budget.
• Responsible for the security of sensitive data across the organization, impacting all employees globally.
• Reduction in identity-related security incidents
• Improved user access provisioning and de-provisioning efficiency
• Compliance with relevant security regulations and standards
• User satisfaction with IAM services
• IAM project delivery on time and within budget
• Strategic decision-making in a complex and evolving security landscape.
• Anticipating and addressing emerging threats.
• Balancing security needs with business requirements.
• Selecting and implementing IAM solutions, defining access control policies, and responding to security incidents.
• Proactive focus on minimizing security risks and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required (Master's or MBA preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 8-10 years focused on Identity and Access Management.
• Deep understanding of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices
• Experience with leading IAM solutions
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leads and motivates a global team of IAM professionals.
• Communicates IAM concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Builds consensus among stakeholders and drives organizational change.
• Leads large projects and initiatives, directing multiple teams (managers, professionals, and support staff).
• Develops talent optimization plans for the IAM area.

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled