SAP Access Management Lead designing and operating SAP access management for Wella. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and safeguarding company data while managing access globally.
Responsibilities
Establish and own the SAP access management target operating model (business + IT)
Define and operate global SoD ruleset, partnering with access/risk owners to mitigate risks
Own all SAP access management controls, including SOX compliance
Develop SAP security and access management strategies, roadmaps, and transformation initiatives
Drive continuous service improvements in line with best practice and regulatory changes
Own and enforce SAP access management policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure quarterly access recertifications, joiner/mover/leaver processes, and mitigating controls are executed
Monitor SAP license consumption and drive corrective actions
Ensure security controls are embedded in new and upgraded SAP applications
Act as point of contact for audits, owning remediation of findings
Oversee end-to-end provisioning, de-provisioning, and access lifecycle processes
Ensure automation, efficiency, and transparency in access workflows
Manage BAU vendor services for SAP access management, ensuring SLAs and performance targets are met
Oversee access-related incidents and breaches, ensuring swift resolution
Lead SAP security transformation initiatives in collaboration with Audit and Cybersecurity
Build repeatable processes, methods, and tools for access management across Wella
Ensure complete and current documentation for all SAP security processes and controls
Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and guidance to SAP access/security teams
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Basis, Enterprise Architecture, and business stakeholders
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Drive change and ensure alignment across diverse global teams
Requirements
Deep knowledge of SAP roles, authorizations, and access concepts
Expertise in SoD frameworks, access certification, and GRC tools (SAP GRC, SailPoint ARM)
Strong understanding of identity governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, ISO)
Hands-on experience with ECC and S/4HANA SAP security
Proven leadership in vendor management, audits, and change delivery
Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
SAP Security or GRC certification preferred
10+ years in SAP security and access management within global organizations
Experience implementing access control in regulated industries
Technical expertise in SAP GRC, SailPoint ARM, and SAP core security
Familiarity with infrastructure security and modern identity governance tools
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