Cybersecurity Manager

Cybersecurity Manager – IAM (1 Year Contract)Join Our Team at Suntory Beverage & Food APACAre you ready to kickstart your career in Cybersecurity? Join us at Suntory Beverage & Food APAC, where innovation meets sustainability, and growth is a way of life. Why Suntory?Innovation: Be part of a company that continuously strives for excellence and innovation in the beverage industry. Sustainability: Join a team that prioritizes environmental protection and sustainable practices. Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Quality: Work with a brand known for its high standards and commitment to customer satisfaction. About the Role The Cybersecurity Manager – Identity & Access Management (IAM)will lead and drive IAM initiatives across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organization's digital identity ecosystem, ensuring alignment with global cybersecurity strategies, and managing risk in a multi-country environment. You will work closely with regional business units, IT teams, and external partners to design and implement robust IAM strategies, enhance access governance, and promote a culture of security awareness across the region. The position requires both strong technical acumen and excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Management Strategy Execute a comprehensive IAM program to ensure appropriate identity and access controls across infrastructure and applications. Establish and continuously improve the IAM Management and Governance Framework for all group companies. Provide regular updates and reporting on IAM program status to IT stakeholders. Manage IAM-related incidents and events, ensuring timely response and resolution. Oversee IAM projects and provide expert guidance for other IT initiatives. Identify and manage IAM-related risks, define risk treatment plans, and communicate residual risks to stakeholders. Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and least-privilege principles. Project Planning & Execution Develop and manage project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure IAM initiatives align with business goals. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Drive automation, standardization, and integration of IAM processes across systems. Collaborate with IT, HR, Legal, and other functions to strengthen IAM governance. Communication & Reporting Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executives. Provide timely updates, progress reports, and performance metrics. Support internal and external audit and compliance activities. Address issues proactively, transparently, and constructively. Who We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 8 years of regional IT experience, with at least 5 years specializing in Identity & Access Management. Strong understanding of IAM technologies, frameworks, and best practices. Hands‐on experience managing Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID . Solid grasp of IAM protocols and standards such as SAML, OAuth, and LDAP . Proven track record in project management and execution of IAM or cybersecurity projects. Broad IT knowledge across platforms, applications, networks, and tools. Able to perform effectively in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment. Composed and solution‐oriented under pressure, particularly during incident response. Strong analytical and problem‐solving mindset with attention to detail. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse, multicultural teams. Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable working in a matrix organization. Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging IAM and cybersecurity trends. Be careful – Don't provide your