SAP Security Lead

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SUMMARY OF POSITION: The SAP Security Lead is accountable to maintain a secure SAP environment, prioritize and perform work to align with WBD security policies and procedures. This position also serves as the functional and technical subject matter expert of the WBD SAP Security solution. This position is accountable to understand, implement, and maintain the capabilities of the security solution such that the implemented solution conforms to all regulatory and internal controls.

This role will be responsible for delivery of projects and operations, carrying out and improving processes and security controls to ensure company-wide compliance and ensure a secure SAP environment at WBD. This position will be responsible to maintain and execute the roadmap of the SAP GRC solution, in close collaboration with Finance Controls, Internal and External Auditors, Technical Architects, ensuring that the SAP Security services are delivered in the most efficient and effective manner possible. This role is expected to have broad knowledge of the business of WBD, an in depth understanding of the Functional Security Design, as well as the many solutions that are included in the WBD SAP eco-system

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform all SAP Security Administration and related functions, lead and support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

· Monitor and track work assignments to ensure quality deliverables within

planned timelines.

· Proactively engage directly with other cross functional teams (SAP Basis, SAP

Business Functional teams, and Audit) to enable them in their goals while

keeping the company protected.

· Ensure all SAP platforms and applications comply with WBD security policies and standards. Stay up to date on the latest risks and challenges in the SAP space and provide current and ongoing recommendations to WB leadership on our risk posture. Drive continuous process improvement in order to meet changing business conditions.

· Liaise with multiple functional and technical teams to ensure smooth operations · Ensure that the application is upgraded and maintained in compliance with the release strategy.

· Liaise with Compliance/SOX, IT, Internal/External Audit and Business teams.

· Create and maintain policies and procedures including, but not limited to,

change control, project management and SOX controls. Accountable to

implement and enforce adherence of these policies, procedures, and control

Work Experience

• 10 – 12 years SAP security authorization concept and design, SAP user provisioning, knowledge of segregation of duties concepts, sensitive access and experience with user and role administration using SAP GRC

• 2 – 4 years SAP Security Functional Design experience, with a focus on Financials, Supply Chain and Order to Cash. CRM Security functional design experience preferred

• 2- 3 years of management experience demonstrating the ability to manage team members spread across multiple geographical locations

• 1 – 2 years' experience in designing security for custom Fiori applications, HANA, OData Services and APIs

• Experience in at least 2 end to end lifecycle implementations in GRC

• Experience in SAP CRM is preferred

• Experience in S/4 HANA is preferred

• Excellent track record and proven ability to produce effective, innovative solutions on a enterprise scale

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration preferred

• SAP Security Certification is preferred

Technical Knowledge / Skills

• Working knowledge of SoD (segregation of duties) analysis, sensitive transactions analysis, SAP modules, Solution Manager and Transport System, Basis Components, NetWeaver, SAP-GUI, and Portals

• Experience in designing and implementing Security on a variety of SAP platforms

• Experience in GRC

• Strong project management with ERP systems implementation knowledge & skills

• Expert level knowledge of SAP Security functionality and implementation methodology

Functional Knowledge / Skills in the following areas:

• Knowledge of current WBD SAP ecosystem and business processes (across divisions), and business applications architecture and current systems is preferred

• Working knowledge of the implemented WBD SAP applications and platforms is preferred

• Deep Functional knowledge of SAP's security capabilities

• Demonstrated experience managing Outsourced Managed Service

• Overall knowledge of the entertainment industry business preferred

General Knowledge / Skills required:

• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor junior team members

• Demonstrated ability to define problem, collect data, establish requirement, and create workable solution and potential alternative

• Strong project and/or resource management skills to include work planning, design guidance, resource allocation, and utilization analysis

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate rationale behind policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate difficult messages with tact and respect

• Ability to adapt to change and continue to perform effectively within both technical and business constraints

• Diplomatic, collegial approach required when working with development teams, vendors and external/outsource partners

Other Requirements

General office activities - walking, standing, sitting, speaking, finger manipulation, lifting, bending, etc

Must be able to communicate effectively, honestly and respectfully, with all levels of personnel, both in person and on the telephone

Must be able to pay close attention to complex detail and understand both written and oral instructions

Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively

Must be able to work well under time constraints

Must be able to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule to all parties concerned

Must be able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

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