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# IS Functional Analyst - SAP Authorization

- **Company:** ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd
- **Location:** Mannheim, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Cyber Security, SAP (Applications), SAP GRC, SAP Project System, IT General Controls (ITGC), SAPBasis, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2f7cb1d7edd2eb1

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Technology or similar
 * Min. 5 years experience in similar position
 * Good knowledge of SAP Authorization and SAP GRC
 * A background in programming language ABAP and Java is welcome - but not a must
 * A collaborative, solution- and customer-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
 * Business fluent German and fluent English skills, both written and spoken

## Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated IS Functional Analyst (m/f/d) - SAP Authorization who brings comprehensive security expertise to tackle complex challenges in Governance, Risk & Compliance. In this position, you will serve as a key contact for business needs and support the implementation and optimization of security solutions across our SAP environment.

You will be mainly accountable for:

 * SAP Authorization Management: Development, implementation, and continuous optimization of authorization concepts across the entire SAP system landscape - including role management and access rights administration
 * S/4HANA Migration: Preparation and execution of migration projects with focus on authorization structures and designs
 * Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with GRC ARM processes, ITGC standards, and internal control frameworks, including implementation of mitigation controls
 * Audit & Reporting: Support for internal audits, monitoring of control performance, as well as documentation and reporting on authorization and compliance activities
 * Stakeholder Consulting: Advisory services and coordination with business units to determine requirements and close collaboration with IT Security and Audit teams
 * Enterprise Architecture: Ensuring adherence to ABB Information Services Enterprise Architecture standards
 * Trusted Advisor: Go-to contact for complex authorization and IT security matters
 * Project Management: Steering and coordination of multiple projects while maintaining SLAs, quality standards, and adhering to timelines and budgets


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