Senior SAP Authorization Consultant

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

We are seeking an experienced Authorization Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP authorization management and user administration, with expertise in implementing, managing, and optimizing access control systems within an SAP environment. This role requires a meticulous professional with a deep understanding of identity and access management to ensure security and compliance across enterprise systems.

Must have:

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related qualification.
• 6-9 years of experience as an SAP authorization and user administrator, or work experience in SAP environment with experiences in these areas.
• Experience in 2-4 end to end implementation projects with at least one full cycle S4 HANA transformation project.
• Knowledge of SAP landscape architecture, modules, and integration points.
• Experience in managing SAP user accounts and authorizations.
• Understanding of SAP security and authorization best practices and industry standards.
• Expertise in role management on multiple projects
• Thorough knowledge of GRC Tools, Authorization Management as well as Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration with other SAP module.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the alignment of GRC solutions with business processes.
• Implement internal controls and investigate and resolve violations related to Identity and Access Management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects end to end from analysis, requirements gathering and documentations, user acceptance test and postproduction verification limited to SAP Security
• User/Role Management in SAP-certified third-party Add-Ons like SIVIS Suite/TOPFLOW etc. with a focus on authorization management is of advantage.

• Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge MS Office 
• Remote work using Collaboration Tools 
• Autonomous work style and ability to integrate into a team.
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Open to international travel (up to 10%).

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

Among others, you can expect the following benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement - Opportunities for remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks to achieve better work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement within the organization, with opportunities for promotion and skill development
• Work-Life Balance - Policies and practices that promote work-life balance, such as parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Global exposure - Opportunity to work and learn with a global team
• New work style - World class office infrastructure 
• Attractive employee benefit policies such as Leave Policy, Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy, Mediclaim for Employee's Parents, Group Personal Accident Policy , Higher Education Policy, Sabbatical Leave, R & R, Car Lease Policy, Employees Tires Discount Program, Annual Health Checkup

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

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