Senior Manager SAP Security

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB): As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company’s products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.ll

Basic Function

The Global Senior Manager SAP Security will report to the Director SAP CoE and M&A Integration CoE.

The Global Senior Manager SAP Security is part of the global SAP CoE Management team, has direct accountability for the entire lifecycle of LYB’s SAP security activities and strategies from IT perspective. 

The position will oversee 6 direct reports, along with ~ 50 strategic partner resources around the world. Financial responsibility includes direct management of an annual operating budget and an investment budget of approximately $10 million which varies depending upon the strategic value enhancement program priorities.    

The primary objectives of the position will be to drive best practices around risk and access management and defining a strategy that supports company’s overall strategy and the SAP roadmap. This role will be driving security efficiencies, ensuring that technical governance is based on sound architectural principles and correctly documented. 
This management position will work closely with IT Leadership Team, Cyber Security, Internal Controls, Internal Audits and Product teams. 
 

Roles & Responsibilities

The Global Senior Manager SAP Security oversee all activities that optimize the value, cost and risk of applications security:

• Plan, coordinate and execute SAP security initiatives
• Provide leadership and direction to the SAP Security organization to ensure it will contribute to the company achieving its goals.
• Lead planning and budgeting and mobilize and manage IT engagement teams
• Manage Risk and Access Controls within the SAP landscape
• Define and develop security standards and best practices
• Facilitate change, drive operational excellence and strive for continuous improvements for current models.
• Manage the global SAP Security team, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps.
• Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures for SAP systems.
• Manage relationships with major application vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization.
• Manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of security measures to protect our organization's SAP systems and data globally.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure security measures are integrated into business processes and systems.
• Monitor and assess security risks, and implement measures to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Min. Qualifications

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science or related discipline

Work Experience: 
•    15 years of professional experience in SAP security and Security leadership

Leadership Competencies:
•    Proven leadership ability
•    Demonstrated executive presence and influence, ability to build client relationships and create client satisfaction throughout the application lifecycle
•    Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
•    Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
•    Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
•    Exceptional service orientation
•    Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
•    Drives change and accountability

Skills and experience: 
•    Significant experience (10+ years) setting up and managing best practices and standards to SAP security operations
•    Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, and experience ensuring compliance (e.g. SOX controls, SOD checks).
•    Strong knowledge of SAP security configuration and role definition combined with understanding of SOX and other regulatory compliance controls and be able to demonstration the application of such within a large multi-national manufacturing organization.
•    Exceptional SAP Security functional knowledge across SAP GRC, SAP IAG, SOX, SOD, role design and governance processes.
•    Broader level of functional and technical knowledge of SAP security
•    Experience in SAP S/4 Hana security configuration and transformation from SAP legacy landscape
•    Experience in implementation and operationalization of access and risk management processes using tools like SAP GRC and SAP AIG.
•    Drives for continuous improvement, cost reduction and productivity of current and future systems.
•    International experience is a plus as this position conducts business globally and in areas/communities that have strong, unique ethnic/cultural traditions.
•    Attention to detail, process driven and highly organized
•    Positive attitude and team player with the ability to self-motivate
•    Good organizational and planning skills, with a proven ability to manage time well in a fast-paced, ever-changing, team-oriented environment
•    Experience in working in agile project methodology

Travel:
•    Ability to travel approximately 20 percent, domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

 

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

 

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

 

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

 

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

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