Global Team Lead SAP Authorization Management

The Global Team Lead SAP Authorization Management is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the global SAP authorization and access management framework. The role ensures secure, compliant, and efficient access to SAP systems while aligning with corporate security policies, audit requirements, and business needs.

Authorization Governance & Strategy

• Own and drive the global SAP Authorization Management framework, including policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and audit requirements (e.g., SoD, access control, data protection) 3
• Define and enforce global authorization concepts, including role design and user management principles
• Establish governance for secure and compliant access management across all SAP landscapes
• Oversee SAP role design, creation, and maintenance in line with business requirements and security standards

Security & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and external audits
• Lead audit preparation and remediation activities related to SAP authorizations
• Monitor risks related to access violations, excessive privileges, and unauthorized usage

Team & Provider Management

• Lead and develop a global SAP Authorization Management team (internal + external providers)
• Manage and steer external service providers delivering authorization and IAM services

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Act as the central interface between IT, Business, Audit, and Security Team
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into secure authorization concepts
• Support global programs (e.g., S/4HANA) with authorization expertise
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or comparable
• Extensive experience in SAP Authorization Management and SAP Security
• Deep knowledge of SoD, IAM, and SAP role/user concepts
• Strong experience in global environments and provider management
• Proven leadership experience in managing distributed teams
• Leadership and team development
• Strong governance and compliance mindset
• Stakeholder and communication excellence
• Analytical and risk-oriented thinking
• Structured, process-driven working style
• Hybrid work setup
• HMO upon hire
• Values-based culture
• Work-life balance
• Learning Opportunities

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