SoD Service Lead – AMEA

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · DevOps · Software Engineering

In short

Sie sind verantwortlich für die Implementierung und Verwaltung von Segregation of Duties (SoD)-Services, die globale Regeln-Governance und Risikobewertung in SAP-Systemen managen. Die Rolle beinhaltet die Führung eines Teams von Spezialisten und die Sicherstellung der Compliance mit globalen Standards und internen Kontrollen.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and management of Segregation of Duties (SoD) services for globally EUR region and all supported countries.
Accountable for robust access control design, global ruleset governance, and continuous risk assessment across all Business Areas' SAP systems.
Establishes strategies, frameworks and processes for SoD compliance, user access management, control testing and risk mitigation aligned with ICoR and ITGC requirements.
Manages a team of 6-7 SoD specialists and drives continuous improvement in access governance, audit readiness, and organizational compliance across the EUR region.
Defines and continuously improves the global SoD service delivery framework aligned with ABB Group standards and ICoR requirements.
Manages end-to-end SoD service delivery for all ABB Business Areas from EUR region.
Oversees SAP Role Management (global and local rulesets), User Access Provisioning (UAP), and User Access Review (UAM 3.1).
Leads Mitigation Control Review (R2R-9.1-ITM) and SoD conflict resolution.
Supports new SAP rollouts, migrations, and M&A integrations.
Ensures SLA compliance and runs special projects for countries as requested.
Delivers regular SoD status reports, KPI dashboards, and deficiency tracking to EL Head of RCS and BA stakeholders.
Monitors SoD metrics, escalation rates, and region performance.
Performs periodic SoD checks at role and user level.
Supports ITGC control testing, ICoR assertions, and audit responses (KPMG, Internal auditors).
Ensures full compliance with ABB Group SoD standards, ICoR controls, and SAP GRC governance.
Manages Deficiency Management lifecycle: identification, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and closure.
Supports ARIC team on management Testing.
Proactively evaluates SoD landscape ahead of audit cycles; identifies and mitigates access risk gaps.
Ensures compliance with ABB Regulations, Group Guidelines, and applicable data privacy requirements.
Establishes and maintains EUR region SoD processes aligned with global standards.
Collaborates with SoD Lead EUR on cross-regional consistency.
Serves as primary SoD point of contact for all BA Country IS, BA ARIC team, BA ERP teams and compliance teams.
Builds productive relationships with audit teams, finance leads, and SAP support functions.
Communicates SoD performance, risk posture, and remediation actions to senior stakeholders.
Manages escalations and critical incidents.
Delivers training programs for assessors, control owners, and process owners.
Ensures work is compliant with all applicable ABB Methodology and ARIC requirements, ABB SOD ruleset and ABB Group policies and standards & Ensures all internal controls are diligently followed.
Ensures the area of responsibility is properly organised, staffed, skilled and directed.
Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect reports within HR policies.

Requirements

Masters or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
At least 15 years in User Access Management, Segregation of Duties, and SAP Security.
6–8+ years specific experience with SAP GRC, S/4HANA, and Fiori authorization management.
Proven expertise in SAP GRC Access Control (ARM, ARA, BRM), ruleset management, and risk analysis.
Demonstrated experience in risk management, internal controls design, and SOX/ITGC compliance.
Track record managing global control environments (8–10+ team members) and driving continuous improvement.
5+ years managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
Deep expertise in SAP GRC, particularly SoD management in SAP ECC and S/4HANA.
Advanced knowledge of SAP security and access controls (t-codes, Fiori application authorization).
Proficiency in SAP GRC Access Control modules (ARM, ARA, BRM).
Strong understanding of R2R, P2P, O2C, H2R business processes and ITGC.
Expertise in defining and maintaining SoD rulesets.
Proficiency in MS Office tools, GRC dashboards, and analytics.
Proven experience managing globally distributed teams with customer-focused service orientation.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multicultural environments.
Analytical mindset with demonstrated focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence.
Ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
Commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.
Fluent English; open to all candidates; EUR time zone experience preferred.
SFIA V.7 Skills: Information Security (SCTY) Level 5 | Security Administration (SCAD) Level 5 | Audit Support (AUDT) Level 5 | Compliance (COPL) Level 5 | Risk Management (BURM) Level 5 | Service Level Management (SLMO) Level 5 | Performance Management (PEMT) Level 5 | Process Improvement (BPRE) Level 4 | People Management (PDSV) Level 5 | Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) Level 5

Desired Qualifications

Preferred: Master's degree; Professional certifications: SAP Security, SAP GRC, CISA, CISM, or equivalent.

Benefits

Join ABB and help run what runs the world.
Empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact created together.
Contributes to the: ELIS

Skills

SAP GRCSegregation of DutiesSAP SecurityS/4HANAFioriMS OfficeRisk ManagementInternal ControlsSOXITGCSAP ECCR2RP2PO2CH2R

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