Requisition ID:  90844 Florida Power &amp; Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific DescriptionReporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this leader will shape and drive the enterprise-wide IAM strategy, delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric identity solutions across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. This role combines visionary leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence to reduce risk, improve user experience, and strengthen compliance throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities IAM Strategy &amp; Execution · Define and lead the global strategy, roadmap, and operations of NextEra’s IAM program.· Oversee all aspects of identity lifecycle management, directory services, authentication, and privileged access, with a continuous improvement mindset.· Align IAM practices with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk priorities.· Drive Zero Trust and least-privilege access models across the enterprise. Technology Leadership · Advance modernization of identity platforms, including Active Directory, Azure AD, cloud identity services, and SaaS integrations.· Lead design and implementation of IAM governance, role-based access controls (RBAC), and policy-driven identity processes.· Leverage analytics and data-driven insights to guide IAM transformation and investment decisions.· Evaluate and deploy automation and AI/ML solutions to reduce manual IAM processes, improve efficiency, and enhance threat response. Operational Excellence · Ensure high performance, resilience, and compliance of IAM systems across all business units.· Manage identity integrations for internal users, contractors, partners, and customers.· Drive adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and PAM technologies across all environments. Organizational Leadership · Lead a global, multi-disciplinary team of internal staff and external service providers.· Develop talent pipelines and maintain strong team alignment with NextEra’s culture of innovation and excellence.· Define and manage global staffing and capacity plans to support IAM operations and strategic projects. Financial Management · Own financial planning and oversight for a multi-million dollar IAM budget.· Direct investment strategies across capital projects, technology refresh cycles, and vendor partnerships.· Ensure fiscal accountability for contractor resources, staff compensation, and IAM-related initiatives. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.· 15+ years of experience in networking and/or security infrastructure, including 7+ years in IAM leadership roles in enterprise environments (10,000+ users).· Proven experience in implementing IAM strategies, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Azure AD, PAM, SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML).· Demonstrated success in managing hybrid identity ecosystems across cloud (AWS, Azure), SaaS, and on-premise platforms.· Strong understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NERC CIP), and cybersecurity best practices.· Track record of managing large-scale budgets, cross-functional projects, and strategic vendor relationships.· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.· Experience building high-performing, globally distributed teams in complex technical environments.

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power &amp; Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves more than 460,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world&rsquo;s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&amp;P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune&rsquo;s 2019 list of &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies&rdquo; and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune&rsquo;s 2018 list of companies that &ldquo;Change the World.&rdquo;

IAM Director

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 90844&nbsp;Florida Power &amp; Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionReporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this leader will shape and drive the enterprise-wide IAM strategy, delivering secure, scalable, and user-centric identity solutions across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. This role combines visionary leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence to reduce risk, improve user experience, and strengthen compliance throughout the organization.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;IAM Strategy &amp; Execution&nbsp;· Define and lead the global strategy, roadmap, and operations of NextEra’s IAM program.· Oversee all aspects of identity lifecycle management, directory services, authentication, and privileged access, with a continuous improvement mindset.· Align IAM practices with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk priorities.· Drive Zero Trust and least-privilege access models across the enterprise.&nbsp;Technology Leadership&nbsp;· Advance modernization of identity platforms, including Active Directory, Azure AD, cloud identity services, and SaaS integrations.· Lead design and implementation of IAM governance, role-based access controls (RBAC), and policy-driven identity processes.· Leverage analytics and data-driven insights to guide IAM transformation and investment decisions.· Evaluate and deploy automation and AI/ML solutions to reduce manual IAM processes, improve efficiency, and enhance threat response.&nbsp;Operational Excellence&nbsp;· Ensure high performance, resilience, and compliance of IAM systems across all business units.· Manage identity integrations for internal users, contractors, partners, and customers.· Drive adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and PAM technologies across all environments.&nbsp;Organizational Leadership&nbsp;· Lead a global, multi-disciplinary team of internal staff and external service providers.· Develop talent pipelines and maintain strong team alignment with NextEra’s culture of innovation and excellence.· Define and manage global staffing and capacity plans to support IAM operations and strategic projects.&nbsp;Financial Management&nbsp;· Own financial planning and oversight for a multi-million dollar IAM budget.· Direct investment strategies across capital projects, technology refresh cycles, and vendor partnerships.· Ensure fiscal accountability for contractor resources, staff compensation, and IAM-related initiatives.&nbsp;Qualifications&nbsp;· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or a related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.· 15+ years of experience in networking and/or security infrastructure, including 7+ years in IAM leadership roles in enterprise environments (10,000+ users).· Proven experience in implementing IAM strategies, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Azure AD, PAM, SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML).· Demonstrated success in managing hybrid identity ecosystems across cloud (AWS, Azure), SaaS, and on-premise platforms.· Strong understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NERC CIP), and cybersecurity best practices.· Track record of managing large-scale budgets, cross-functional projects, and strategic vendor relationships.· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.· Experience building high-performing, globally distributed teams in complex technical environments.

IAM Director

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