Associate Director Product Owner IAM & PAM

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11197 

About the role:

As the Product Owner for IAM and PAM at BioNTech, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and operational management of our identity and access systems. By overseeing platforms like SailPoint and CyberArk, your work will directly support BioNTech's mission to improve global health through innovative solutions.You will define strategies, manage external providers, and ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of IAM and PAM systems. Collaborating with IT, security, and business teams, you’ll create impactful solutions that align with organizational goals in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives.

Your contribution:

• Define and own the strategic vision for IAM and PAM platforms such as SailPoint IIQ, CyberArk, ensuring alignment with BioNTech’s security objectives
  


• Act as the key decision maker for all IAM/PAM initiatives, including onboarding applications, introducing processes, or replacing products
  


• Evaluate platform features to prioritize improvements based on business needs, compliance requirements, and emerging trends
  


• Oversee external service providers to ensure incidents and operational tasks meet agreed standards
  


• Make operational decisions on patch approvals, incident prioritization, ensuring system reliability and compliance
  


• Continuously enhance IAM/PAM processes like user provisioning, privileged account monitoring, lifecycle management
  


• Collaborate across IT, security, and business units to ensure solutions meet organizational goals
  


• Deliver regular performance insights to leadership while identifying risks and opportunities

A good match:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field or equivalent experience; certifications like CISSP/CISM are advantageous


• Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or Privileged Access Management (PAM), ideally 5–7 years in a Product Owner or similar role
  


• Hands-on expertise with platforms such as SailPoint IIQ or CyberArk alongside knowledge of security frameworks/protocols
  


• Proven ability to manage external service providers while ensuring contract adherence and operational excellence
  


• Proficiency in English is mandatory; German language skills are a strong advantage
  


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) alongside tools like Jira is preferred
  


• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration between technical teams and business units

Your Benefits:

It's our priority to support you:

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  


• Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning


• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential


• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike


• Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 


• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

Job ID 11197 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.