SAP S/4HANA Security and Authorisation Manager

Job Description:

Job Purpose

As we work to transform and optimise Mars, a new program has been mobilised by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple "Lift and Shift," this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonisation scope as we digitally transform our business.

The program focuses primarily on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.), Plan to Fulfil (manufacturing and distribution), Lead to Cash (sales order processing and payment), Governance, Engage to Consume (marketing), Idea to Market (R&D), and Recruit to Retire (HR). This transformation requires thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while applying a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to each of these mega processes.

As part of the program, four new positions have been created to manage all core Security and Compliance activities related to the SAP S/4HANA landscape.

Collectively the new roles will be responsible for the delivery of the core SAP Security deliverables within S/4HANA and FIORI ensuring alignment with role design, processes and governance principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. personally and within the team.

• Support the SAP Security team in ensuring that shared and local / segment template security requirements are adopted across business segments while incorporating segment-specific needs into the shared template or localising them as necessary.

• Analyse and understand the security requirements and risks of a complex ERP environment that underpins critical business and IT processes.

• Work with the SAP Security team and Global Process Owners (GPO's) in implementing a comprehensive SAP Security and GRC framework, including strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organisational objectives and industry best practices to ensure robust access controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.

• Design and deliver technical and functional solutions against specifications in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.

• Follow standards and procedure for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and segregation of duties.

• Lead and support multiple testing phases – including build unit tests (BUT) security unit tests (SUT) system integration tests (SIT) and user acceptance tests (UAT) by leveraging Mars current test tools to ensure robust SAP security and system integrity.

• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team that fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring all contributions are valued and recognised.

• Stay informed on emerging security threats and apply industry best practices to strengthen SAP application security and controls.

Context and Scope

Programs are often marked by a seamless transition from the old system/landscape to the new one. As part of this SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation program, we require someone with high-level expertise and experience in SAP Security & Authorisations in S/4HANA including FIORI.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of the security scope and collaborate with counterparts at Mars (i.e. Petcare, Corporate, Snacking and Food) to capture and analyse authorisation requirements and security related activities.

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education and Professional

• 10+ years in SAP Security and Authorisations with at least three full life cycle implementations in S/4HANA and FIORI.

• Professional certification such as SAP Certified Technology Professional, SAP Access Control 12.0, or other relevant security certifications.

Knowledge and Experience

• Possess deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA security and authorisations including role design administration and integration with FIORI.

• Proficiency in security design, configuration, testing and deployment across key technologies including SAP S/4HANA, Fiori and SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). 

• Strong understanding of authorisation concepts for S/4 HANA including FIORI, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and other Cloud applications such SuccessFactors, Ariba, & SAP MDG.

• Deep knowledge of SOX compliance, segregation of duties (SoD), GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap.

• Highly organised with proven experience in setting and managing deadlines across diverse stakeholder groups while ensuring clear ownership and accountability for all activities.

• Demonstrates a strong team player mindset with a drive to develop new professional skills combined with proactive, growth oriented and goal-focused approach to work.

• Excellent documentation, visualisation and presentation skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools particularly PowerPoint and Excel with expertise in building complex formulas, developing pivot tables and creating data-driven reports and presentations.

• Experience working with System and Business Integrators.

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional manner.

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