Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Authorization and GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Consultant to join the DxE Business Solution team.
This role is a lead position with end‑to‑end ownership of SAP authorization and access control across the SAP S/4HANA landscape. While the primary focus is on strategy, governance, and leadership, the role also includes selective hands‑on involvement in authorization and GRC activities, reflecting the needs of a small, expert organization.
Key Responsibilities
Authorization Strategy, Governance & Ownership
Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the SAP S/4HANA authorization landscape.
Define and enforce Vaisala’s SAP role design principles, authorization standards, and clean core compliant ways of working.
Serve as the primary architect for SAP authorization strategy across S/4HANA and related applications.
Govern role creation, modification, and deployment processes in alignment with business, security, and audit requirements.
Authorization & GRC Execution (Hands‑on Where Needed)
Participate in hands‑on authorization work as required, including:
Modifying and creating roles
Adjusting authorization objects and organizational values
Maintaining Fiori catalogs, groups, and spaces
Support SAP GRC Access Control processes, including:
Access Request Management (ARM)
Emergency Access Management (EAM)
Segregation of Duties (SoD) risk management
Ensure effective remediation and mitigation of audit findings related to authorizations and access control.
Leadership & Collaboration
Oversee and guide AMS authorization consultants, ensuring consistent operational support, quality, and adherence to governance models.
Collaborate closely with business solution owners, process teams, key users, and security stakeholders.
Act as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor on authorization, access management, and compliance topics.
License Management & Optimization
Manage and optimize SAP FUE (Full Use Equivalent) license consumption, ensuring compliance with contractual limits and cost‑efficient usage.
Ways of Working & Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvements and propose enhancements aligned with SAP and S/4HANA best practices.
Stay up to date with SAP authorization, GRC, and S/4HANA developments.
Take ownership of assigned deliverables and contribute effectively in cross‑functional, Agile teams.
Support Product Owner delivery goals and agreed KPIs within scrum teams.
Skill Requirements
SAP & Security Expertise
Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization concepts and GRC configuration.
Strong understanding of security principles, access control, and audit requirements.
Good understanding of business processes and their authorization implications.
Project Experience
Experience in S/4HANA programs (at least one end‑to‑end implementation preferred).
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Proven ability to own deliverables and manage stakeholder expectations
Documentation & Testing
Preparation of functional specifications, test scripts, and training materials
Execution of unit testing and support for integration and UAT phases
Other Requirements
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across locations
Motivation to stay current with SAP innovations and S/4HANA direction
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