IS Application Owner SAP Security, License & Authorization (80-100%) (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

With production sites in Switzerland, China, Italy and the US, this position has a global scope. Reporting to the Head of IS Production & Value Chain in Switzerland, you'll join a skilled IT team to plan, design, implement, govern, and continuously improve SAP Security and Authorization concepts, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable access management across the enterprise. 

The selected candidate will act as IS Workstream Lead for SAP Security, Roles & Authorization within the S/4HANA transformation program Phoenix, taking end-to-end ownership of SAP security design, governance, and delivery and would therefore need a strong combination of technical expertise, governance mindset, and internal/external stakeholder management capabilities. You will act as a trusted advisor for SAP security-related topics, helping to shape sustainable solutions that balance business enablement, compliance, and risk control. The role involves consulting, planning and executing the transition from the current application landscape to the future system landscape in alignment with transformation projects. Effective communication skills are required to understand business requirements and translate them into secure and compliant SAP authorization solutions. 

Are you exceptionally committed, a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply logical thinking? Then we are looking forward to meeting you! 

Your responsibilities: 

• User Access Management: Administer andmaintainSAP roles, profiles, and authorizations in ECC and S/4HANA environments, following the principle of least privilege. Process user provisioning and de-provisioning requests in line with internal procedures, ensuringtimelyand secure access for business users. 
• Security Compliance & GRC:UtilizeSAP GRC Access Control (e.g., Access Request Management, Risk Analysis & Remediation) to enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) and other compliance requirements. Conduct regular access reviews andSoDriskassessments andcoordinate remediation of any identified violations to meet corporate and regulatory compliance standards. 
• Solution Design:Ensure security requirements are embedded into solution design during fit-to-standard workshops and design phases in Phoenix, while also driving security concepts and improvements for already introduced platforms acrossAccelleron. 
• Monitoring & Support:Monitor SAP security events and authorization logs for unusual activity or potential breaches. Investigate and resolve SAP security incidents or access issues, providingtimelysupport to end-users and collaborating with SAP Basis and Infrastructure teams to troubleshoot security-related problems. 
• Policy & Audits: Ensure adherence to internal security policies and compliance controls. Prepare andmaintaindocumentation for security policies, procedures, and user access controls. Support internal and external audits by providing evidence of SAP security compliance and implementing any required corrective actions. 
• Continuous Improvement:Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to enhance SAP security and streamline access management processes. Drive security-related topics forward for Phoenix as well as for already introduced platforms,establishsustainable governance, and continuously strengthenAccelleron’soverall application security posture. 
• LicenseManagement,Measurement & Optimization:Take ownership of licensemanagement &measurements across relevant platforms, ensure transparency on actual user and license consumption, andoptimizeuser-related license contracts and allocationsacross the landscapein alignment with business needs, compliance requirements, and cost efficiency targets. 
• Collaboration:Work closely with business process owners, functional teams, and IT colleagues to understand access needs and implement secure solutions. Provide training or guidance to internal teams on SAP security procedures, ensuring awareness of security and GRC processes across the organization. 

Your background: 

• Experience:Approximately 8-10years of hands-on experience insimilar S4HANA Transformation Projectsin SAPSecurity administration or related roles, managing user roles and authorizations in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA(including SAP Fiori)environmentsusing SAP GRC or other alternative tools. 
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of SAP on-premises security concepts, including PFCG role design, authorization objects, profile generation, and SAP security tables. Exposure to SAP Fiori security and HANA database privileges is a plus. 
• Tools: Familiarity withXitingSAP security tools (such as theXitingAuthorizations Management Suite) or a willingness to learn these tools to enhance role management and compliance monitoring. 
• Strongexpertisewith SAP S/4HANA security architecture, role design, and authorization frameworks, SAP BTP Security and SAP Cloud Identity Servicesand SAP IAG.Demonstrated ability to lead security workstreams in large-scale SAP transformation projects, including stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and documentation of security designdecision. 
• SAP GRC Knowledge:Demonstratedexperience with SAP GRC Access Control (e.g., user provisioning, access risk analysis). Familiarity with handlingSoDconflicts and risk mitigation strategies is essential.Understanding GRC integration with SAPIdM, Active Directory, or cloud identity providers (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD) for provisioning workflows. 
• Proven experiencewithGRC system migrations, specifically NetWeaver-based GRC to GRC on S/4HANA, including configuration migration, connector setup, and post-go-live stabilization. 
• Experience in role redesign and authorization cleanup projects, including mass role migration and regression testing strategies.
• Experience delivering SAP Security solutions in large ERP transformation programs. 
• Compliance & Controls:SolidKnowledgeof IT general controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX or similar) as they relate to SAP security. Experience supporting audit processes (internal or external) isadvantageous. 
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.Strong communicationskills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and within a team to drive security improvements.
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written)andgoodGermanlanguageskills(important advantage).

Your benefits: 

• Canteen 
• Childcare 
• Modern office, smart working 
• Flexible working model 
• Attractive holiday plan 
• Employeeassistanceprogram

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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