Matt C.
Senior Manager Identity Access Management @Vodafone
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager Identity Access Management @Vodafone
London, GB
Senior Manager, Identity & Access Management (IAM) at Vodafone. I lead global platform operations and strategic delivery for Workforce IAM (WIAM) at enterprise scale (~300k identities: joiners/movers/leavers), focused on security, scalability, resilience, and operational excellence. Product ownership across catalogue and quarterly roadmaps; deep stakeholder engagement across markets.Platform & Modernisation- OCI migration of WIAM databases/infrastructure; Kubernetes automation; decommissioning of legacy infrastructure- External identity registration live in 8 markets; faster onboarding, lower OpEx- Dormancy controls to 17 entities; reduced dormant accounts and financial/security risk- Real‑time APIs, attestation/certification MVP- Entra ID (Azure AD) integration; decommissioned TPS; simplified lifecycle governance- Supports partner/vendor/robotic users, RBAC for global apps, lifecycle for business partners, and certification controls for long‑dormant users.Zero Trust / Dynamic Trust- Phishing‑resistant MFA and Windows Hello for Business enforced at scale- Standardised approved authentication methods; managed risky‑country logins- Secure Access Edge (SAE) MVP: business case + pilots- Outcome: stronger login security, better UX, and measurable drops in identity incidents.Cloud Identity Protection- Deployed Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA)- Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) onboarded across 35 critical domains (BIG 4 scope)- AAIP integrated with SIEM/XDR for real‑time detection; hardened O365/Azure tenants- Risk‑Based AccessGoverned risky‑user and privileged‑admin policies- Designed RBAC models for MDI and TAP- KPI/KRI dashboards integrated with CSOC- Result: adaptive access and ~80% improvement in tenant identity scoring.Leadership- Lead large distributed teams across UK, Germany, India- Drive cross‑market alignment, team culture, hiring (e.g, MDCA Product Owner), and offshore coordination.
EDUCATION
University of Worcester
(BA Hons) Business Management and Economics, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Micro/Macro Economics, Interpersonal Skills
St. john's School, Marlborough
A-Levels, Business Studies, ICT, Environmental Science and Psychology
ABOUT MATT C.
A professional and dynamic leader with a strong business, IT & Cyber Security background, able to quickly adapt to new challenges and thrive in a changeable environment. Commercially aware and experienced in leading global programmes with a proven track record in delivering value and realising business benefits. Advocates clear communication with stakeholders and builds strong working relationships to ensure delivery in time and to cost. An individual passionate in delivering high quality work, driving continuous improvement, and going beyond what is expected.Key experience;• Leading a global, diverse programmes• Building new global teams and capabilities• IT & Security programme management• Experience in implementing security control frameworks and managing Cyber Risk• Strong interest and passion for technology, cyber security and developing people• Basic technical understanding of IT Applications and Telecommunication Networks• New business development and building strong customer relationships• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning• Demand and customer management• Business transformation and strategy development• Process definition and improvementProfessional Certifications• Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)• PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
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