Senior Sap Security & Authorizations Lead

Introduction As Senior SAP Security & Authorizations Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of SAP security across Straumann Group's global technology landscape. Working within our Global Identity & Access Services team, you'll contribute to our S/4 HANA transformation by designing and evolving secure, scalable authorization concepts that support business growth while meeting security and compliance requirements. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll partner with business stakeholders, SAP specialists, audit and compliance teams, external service providers, and IAM experts around the world. Beyond maintaining a secure SAP environment, you'll help modernize and automate identity and access management processes, improving efficiency, transparency, and governance across our global SAP ecosystem. Your Role In This Position, You Will Help design and implement the SAP authorization concept for the S/4 HANA transformation. Develop and maintain SAP security, authorization, and governance standards. Design and manage Segregation of Duties (So D) controls and support ongoing risk management. Collaborate with audit, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure regulatory and governance requirements are met. Lead SAP user access management, role provisioning, access reviews, and authorization support. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate SAP access management processes. Drive integrations between SAP platforms, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), and IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions. Lead end-to-end service delivery, working closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure high-quality support. Coordinate SAP security activities for projects, including S/4 HANA initiatives and M&A integrations. Share expertise through stakeholder guidance, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Stay current with SAP security trends, governance practices, and regulatory developments to continuously strengthen our security posture. Your Profile Must-have Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related discipline. Several years of experience in SAP Security with strong expertise in SAP authorizations, role design, and user access management. Experience delivering SAP security services in a complex enterprise environment. Knowledge of SAP Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), including Segregation of Duties concepts. Experience managing external service providers and collaborating across global teams. Experience supporting SAP transformation or implementation projects. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to balance business requirements with security, compliance, and operational needs. Nice to have Master's degree in a relevant discipline. SAP Security or GRC certifications (such as C_AUDSEC_73, C_GRCAC_12, or C_SECAUTH_20). Professional security certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations. Familiarity with SIAM platforms, including SIVIS. Experience developing training or awareness programmes related to SAP security. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability 22023 #J-18808-Ljbffr