Associate Manager - SAP-SAP Security

The Associate Manager - SAP Security will drive the security strategy and execution for complex SAP modernization projects. Reporting to the Delivery Head, you will act as the subject-matter expert, guiding cross-functional teams through risk assessments, role design, authorizations, and compliance while ensuring seamless integration of new SAP solutions into the enterprise environment.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Security, including authorizations, GRC, and compliance.
• Proven track record as a subject-matter expert on SAP security implementations and modernizations.
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SAP Cloud Platform, and related security frameworks.
• Experience leading security design and delivery for large-scale SAP transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP GRC modules, role-based access control, and segregation of duties.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence senior leadership.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - Security, CISA, CISSP) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and drive knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities in complex SAP environments.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master s degree is a plus.

• Define and enforce SAP security policies, standards, and best practices across modernization projects.
• Lead end-to-end SAP authorizations design, testing, and rollout for S/4HANA, ECC, and cloud extensions.
• Conduct security risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning for SAP landscapes.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to embed security controls into solution designs.
• Mentor and coach junior security consultants, fostering knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Manage stakeholder communication, presenting security findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee compliance audits (GRC, SOX, GDPR) and ensure timely remediation of findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and emerging security tools.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations for SAP security events.
• Stay current with SAP security updates, patches, and industry trends to advise the delivery organization.