Active Directory

Active Directory & Entra-ID Product Owner Join to apply for the Active Directory & Entra-ID Product Owner role at Lynxeo Organization Type of position: CDI Time: Full time Location: Tour Hekla - la défense, Paris Supervisor: Global Datacenter and Hosting Manager Context Lynxeo, formerly part of the Nexans Group, specializes in designing and manufacturing cables and technology solutions for global industrial leaders such as RATP, Siemens, CRRC, HHI, Airbus, Vestas, and Engie. With over 125 years of expertise, we have built a strong presence across diverse sectors including railways, shipbuilding, automation, aerospace, healthcare, renewable energy, and nuclear power. We operate 20 sites across 4 continents (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Morocco, China, Korea, Singapore, and the US) with a global workforce of over 2 000 professionals. Generating annual sales exceeding €700 million, Lynxeo is a global player in specialty industrial cables. Within this role you will be part of the Global IT Infrastructure Center of Excellence (IT Infra CoE) and will manage the global Operations, Projects and Strategy for IT infrastructure. Purpose The Active Directory & Entra-ID Product Owner is responsible for the strategic vision, design, implementation and lifecycle management of our global Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure. The role serves as the product owner for modern, secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid identity services, enabling seamless access and business agility for our global operations. The Product Owner will drive modernization, automation and integration initiatives, supporting both legacy migration and cloud‑first strategies. It requires a deep understanding of on‑premises and cloud‑based AD environments, with a focus on integrating hybrid identity solutions that ensure seamless, secure access across all platforms. The AD & Entra‑ID Product Owner will also supervise the AD L2 Service Providers, provide L3 support and collaborate with IT, security and cloud service providers to align AD operations with the company’s broader strategic objectives. Strategic Leadership & Product Ownership Define and evangelise a multi‑year product vision and roadmap for global AD and Entra‑ID services aligned to business, digital and security strategies. Own and manage the product backlog, prioritising features, technical debt and transformation initiatives based on business value, stakeholder input and risk. Represent identity services as a trusted advisor to executive management, IT leadership, business units and external partners. Monitor industry trends, emerging threats and technology evolution to keep the global directory environment modern, resilient and compliant. Technical Oversight & Architecture Lead the design, deployment and continuous improvement of a hybrid identity architecture integrating on‑premises AD and Entra‑ID, enabling secure access to corporate resources. Drive modernisation projects including cloud migration, consolidation of legacy environments, federation, conditional access and zero‑trust implementations. Ensure robust directory synchronisation, high availability, disaster recovery and business continuity for critical identity services. Oversee configuration, monitoring and performance optimisation to meet defined SLAs and operational KPIs. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Implement and enforce best‑practice security controls: MFA, SSO, RBAC, privileged access management (PAM), conditional access and audit logging. Ensure alignment with global regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.). Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses and vulnerability remediations on identity environments. Lead incident response for identity and access threats, ensuring timely resolution, root‑cause analysis and process hardening. Incident Management Lead the resolution of critical incidents related to AD, providing expert troubleshooting and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Coordinate with Incident Managers and other stakeholders for timely incident resolution, root‑cause analysis and lessons learned. Automation & Operational Excellence Champion automation of identity operations: provisioning, deprovisioning, access review and reporting using PowerShell, Terraform or IaC. Standardise and document directory and identity management processes for global consistency and auditability. Implement and maintain advanced backup/restore and monitoring solutions (e.g., Veeam, SCOM, Azure Monitor) for directory services. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Act as the primary liaison between IT, security, business units and external vendors for all AD & Entra‑ID matters. Lead cross‑functional projects from requirements gathering to deployment and post‑launch support using agile project management methodologies. Conduct regular stakeholder briefings, status updates and educational sessions to drive adoption, awareness and alignment. Documentation, Training & Team Development Develop and maintain current technical documentation, runbooks and knowledge bases for all directory operations. Train, mentor and upskill internal IT teams and key business partners on identity management principles, security hygiene and operational excellence. Foster a culture of innovation, process improvement and excellence within the team and across the IT landscape. Required Skills and Qualifications 8+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra‑ID (Azure AD) in large, complex multinational environments. Proven expertise in designing, deploying, securing and maintaining hybrid/on‑prem/cloud identity solutions. Advanced scripting/automation experience (PowerShell mandatory; Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI a strong plus). Deep understanding of access management, MFA, SSO, conditional access, federation (e.g., ADFS), RBAC, Zero Trust and PAM. Experience with Windows Server platforms, virtualization (Hyper‑V, Azure Stack HCI / Azure Local) and enterprise networking. Familiarity with identity lifecycle management, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring and audit solutions (e.g., Veeam, SCOM, Azure Monitor). Experience in compliance‑driven environments and security frameworks. Education & Certifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent professional experience). Relevant certifications strongly preferred: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Azure Solutions Architect Expert or comparable ITIL Foundation Fluency in English and French required; other languages a plus. Competency Skills Business sensitivity and customer focus. Ability to make quick, informed decisions in critical situations. Strong teamwork and collaboration, especially in international teams. Risk awareness and proactive risk management. Results‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation and adherence to standards. Excellent documentation, communication and knowledge‑sharing skills. A collaborative, positive attitude—fun to work with Our Commitment At Lynxeo, we support our clients with customised cabling and connectivity solutions. We value diversity and recognise the unique contributions of each employee. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Product Management and Marketing / Manufacturing Location Puteaux, Île‑de‑France, France Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lynxeo by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr