SAP Authorizations Analyst

Main Objective:

In this role, you will support our unit “Authorizations” to provide SAP authorization access for SAP systems and related users. We ensure adherence to related guidelines and regulations and are key contact for related access management teams. We work with both SAP standard technologies as well as several add-on products and processes. Following our agile working philosophy, we guarantee the complete lifecycle management for SAP authorization role and access management for projects, business requests and daily operation topics. We work in a global team setup sharing continuously knowledge exchange and striving for efficiency and continuous improvements for our product “Authorizations”.

Main Tasks:

• Collaborate with project teams to develop an authorization concept and set up roles in SAP, providing users with appropriate access, take Lead Consultant responsibilities
• drive the complete lifecycle for SAP authorization topics in the areas of SAP ERP, SAP HR, SAP S4/HANA, SAP HANA and future technologies, including the design of authorization concepts
• drive continuous improvement and quality assurance of the service
• apply diverse certified add-on products to ensure a compliant authorization environment
• apply our validated change management and incident/problem management tools
• work in a DevOps environment to apply agile tools and methods such as Azure DevOps, Kanban, Scrum, etc.
• consult on strategic decisions for the business by optimizing methodology, tools guidelines and techniques to develop solutions in a complex environment according to IS strategy and enterprise architecture
• work in partnership with diverse service providers and key stakeholders as an essential part of the delivery model
• drive and steer quality assurance and documentation of SAP authorization implementation based on service management processes and tools
• drive the continuous service improvement process
• develop and assure internal guidelines for SAP authorization related topics are met
• collaborate with auditors to support all audits run for the authorization and access environment including analysis, reporting and quality improvements on demand
• contribute to build an expert network, to collaborate very closely with global DevOps teams
• take ownership of team roles and responsibilities, e.g. for agile working methodologies such as Scrum
• ensure continuous skill-up and knowledge transfer within the global team
• present authorization related topics to diverse stakeholders and audience
• support the product manager in achieving organizational and operational targets and goals

Requirements:

• Education: o Advanced student in a university degree program in IT
• Working Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in SAP ERP
• 1 years’ experience in IT in the field of setting up SAP authorization content and roles and user management

• Language skills: Advanced level of English (spoken and written).

• Technical skills:

• Solid experience with user authentication and user authorization topics
• Solid experience in authorization setup for ERP, S4/HANA, HANA and SAP Fiori.
• Basic business consulting and technical consulting skills
• Good experience in working agile, Scrum knowledge and JIRA knowledge
• Experience to steer and collaborate with suppliers
• Basic SAP security knowledge
• Basic SAP ERP and HR module expertise such as SAP Finance, etc.

• Soft skills:

• High developed sense of responsibility
• High innovation-orientation
• Well-developed proactive character
• Very well-developed ability to think analytically
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to foster a positive and energized culture
• A growth mindset with a curiosity to learn and improve
• Global team player with strong interpersonal communication skills
• High customer orientation and decision-making skills

What we offer:

• A hybrid and flexible working model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance for you and your family from your first day in the company and life insurance
• Flexible leave days in addition to your statutory leave
• The possibility of remote work from abroad for up to 6 weeks a year
• A free day on your birthday
• Wellness benefits, such as nutrition services and in-company massages.