SAP Authorization Lead - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Orion is seeking an experienced SAP Authorization Lead to join our SAP Center of Excellence team. This SAP Authorization Lead remote position offers an exciting opportunity to design, build, and maintain SAP authorization and GRC concepts across multiple SAP systems, focusing on risk management, internal controls, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the SAP authorization process, owning the solution and roadmap.
• Design, implement, and maintain SAP authorization concepts and roles.
• Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation controls.
• Support and manage workflows for approvals, firefighter access, and access requests.
• Collaborate with auditors and compliance teams to provide evidence and support for security reviews.
• Perform role redesigns as part of new implementations and ongoing developments.
• Ensure consistency of roles across different environments.
• Maintain documentation and access metrics.
• Lead the governance network and guide role owners in their work.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP security and authorization trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience with SAP security and authorization concepts.
• Deep hands-on experience in SAP authorization, role design, and SoD concepts and controls.
• Solid understanding of the SoD framework and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of SAP authorization concepts (e.g., composite roles, task levels, Fiori catalogs).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; project management experience is an asset.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to work across teams, functions, and cultures.
• Proactive, positive, and energetic team player.
• Ability to lead with confidence, take initiative, and maintain full responsibility for deliverables.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with SAP GRC tools.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and friendly work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to innovative projects that make a real impact.
• Supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.