Job Title: IAM Consultant
Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Freelance / Interim
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until April 2026 (with an option for extension)
Hours: 24 hours per week
The Project & Your Role
The IAM team is launching a strategic project to implement eduID, a modern digital identity solution, in collaboration with national education partners. The first phase will focus on a pilot use case for external users (guests). Based on the pilot’s success, the project may expand to a broader, organization-wide eduID implementation.
We are looking for an experienced IAM Consultant to coordinate and support this initiative. This part-time role combines project management responsibilities with hands-on IAM expertise, requiring someone comfortable navigating both technical and organizational complexity.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and provide support for the eduID pilot project.
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Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and educational networks.
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Develop, monitor, and report on project plans, milestones, and results.
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Analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
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Engage with business stakeholders to ensure adoption and alignment.
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Advise on and coordinate additional IAM activities within the team.
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Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and issues as needed.
Candidate Profile
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Proven experience as an IAM Consultant with a coordinating or project management role.
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Strong tactical, strategic, and process-oriented skills in Identity & Access Management.
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Solid knowledge of identity governance and access management processes.
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Experience collaborating within complex organizations and across multiple stakeholders.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, bridging the gap between business and technology.
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Technical understanding of IAM solutions; knowledge of OneIdentity, Active Directory, and EntraID is a plus.
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Experience in the education sector or with eduID-related projects is an advantage.
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Analytical, results-driven, and structured approach to work.
