PContexte: /ppbr/ppYou will be part of the Global IT Infrastructure Center of Excellence (IT Infra CoE), which is in charge of managing the global Operations, Projects and Strategy for IT infrastructure /ppbr/ppYou arrive in a context of highly visible transformation Program requiring strong capacity of adaptation and aptitude for change /ppbr/ppAs Active Directory Entra-ID Product Owner, you will be the strategic and operational lead for the lifecycle management, modernization, security, and value delivery of our global Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra-ID platforms. You will serve as both product owner and L3 expert, working with stakeholders across IT, security, business leadership, and external partners to ensure a robust, scalable, and secure identity ecosystem /ppbr/ppYour job: /ppbr/ppstrongStrategic Leadership Product Ownership: /strong /pulliDefine and evangelize a multi-year product vision and roadmap for global AD and Entra-ID services aligned to business, digital, and security strategies. /liliOwn and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features, technical debt, and transformation initiatives based on business value, stakeholder input, and risk. /liliRepresent directory and identity services as a trusted advisor to executive management, IT leadership, business units, and external partners. /liliMonitor industry trends, emerging threats, and technology evolution to ensure the global directory environment remains modern, resilient, and compliant. /li /ulpbr/ppstrong Technical Oversight Architecture: /strong /pulliLead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of a hybrid identity architecture integrating on-premises AD and Entra-ID, enabling seamless user experiences and secure access to corporate resources. /liliDrive modernization projects — including cloud migration, consolidation of legacy environments, federation, conditional access, and zero trust implementations. /liliEnsure robust directory synchronization, high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for critical identity services. /liliOversee configuration, monitoring, and performance optimization to meet defined SLAs and operational KPIs. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongSecurity, Compliance Risk Management: /strong /pulliImplement and enforce best-practice security controls: MFA, SSO, RBAC, privileged access management (PAM), conditional access, and audit logging. /liliEnsure alignment with global regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.). /liliConduct regular risk assessments, gap analyses, and vulnerability remediations on identity environments. /liliLead incident response related to identity and access threats, ensuring timely resolution, root cause analysis, and process hardening. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongIncident Management: /strong /pulliCritical Incident Resolution: Lead the resolution of critical incidents related to AD, providing expert troubleshooting and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Implement robust incident response plans that include clear escalation paths and communication protocols. /liliIncident Response Coordination: Work closely with Incident Managers and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of AD-related incidents, with thorough root cause analysis and remediation. Ensure lessons learned from incidents are documented and used to improve future operations. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongAutomation Operational Excellence: /strong /pulliChampion the automation of identity operations: provisioning, deprovisioning, access review, and reporting using PowerShell, Terraform, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). /liliStandardize and document directory and identity management processes, ensuring global consistency and auditability. /liliImplement and maintain advanced backup/restore and monitoring solutions (e.g., Veeam, SCOM Azure Monitor) for directory services. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongStakeholder Management Collaboration: /strong /pulliAct as the primary liaison between IT, security, business units, and external vendors for all AD Entra-ID matters. /liliLead cross-functional projects from requirements gathering through deployment and post-launch support, using agile project management methodologies. /liliConduct regular stakeholder briefings, status updates, and educational sessions to drive adoption, awareness, and alignment. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongDocumentation, Training Team Development: /strong /pulliDevelop and maintain comprehensive, current technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge bases for all directory operations. /liliTrain, mentor, and upskill internal IT teams and key business partners on identity management principles, security hygiene, and operational excellence. /liliFoster a culture of innovation, process improvement, and excellence within the team and across the IT landscape /li /ulpbr/ppYour profile: /ppbr/ppstrongTechnical Experience /strong /pulli8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra-ID (Azure AD) in large, complex, multinational environments. /liliProven expertise in designing, deploying, securing, and maintaining hybrid/on-prem/cloud identity solutions. /liliAdvanced scripting/automation experience (PowerShell a must; Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI a strong plus). /liliDeep understanding of access management, MFA, SSO, conditional access, federation (e.g., ADFS), RBAC, Zero Trust, and PAM. /liliExperience with Windows Server platforms, virtualization (Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI / Azure Local), and enterprise networking. /liliFamiliarity with identity lifecycle management, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and audit solutions (e.g., Veeam, SCOM, Azure Monitor). /liliExperience with compliance-driven environments and security frameworks. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongEducation Certifications: /strong /ppbr/pulliMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). /liliRelevant certifications strongly preferred: /liliMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate /liliMicrosoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals /liliAzure Solutions Architect Expert or comparable /liliITIL Foundation /liliFluency in English and French required; other languages a plus /li /ulpbr/pullistrongCompetency Skills: /strong /liliBusiness sensitivity and customer focus. /liliAbility to make quick, informed decisions in critical situations. /liliStrong teamwork and collaboration skills, particularly in international teams. /liliRisk awareness and proactive risk management. /liliResults-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to standards. /liliExcellent documentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skills. /liliA collaborative, positive attitude—fun to work with! /li /ul