Technical Specialist

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced SAP Authorization and GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Consultant to join the DxE Business Solution team.
• This role is a lead position with end‑to‑end ownership of SAP authorization and access control across the SAP S/4HANA landscape. While the primary focus is on strategy, governance, and leadership, the role also includes selective hands‑on involvement in authorization and GRC activities, reflecting the needs of a small, expert organization.

Key Responsibilities

Authorization Strategy, Governance & Ownership

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the SAP S/4HANA authorization landscape.
• Define and enforce Vaisala’s SAP role design principles, authorization standards, and clean core compliant ways of working.
• Serve as the primary architect for SAP authorization strategy across S/4HANA and related applications.
• Govern role creation, modification, and deployment processes in alignment with business, security, and audit requirements.

Authorization & GRC Execution (Hands‑on Where Needed)

• Participate in hands‑on authorization work as required, including:
  • Modifying and creating roles
  • Adjusting authorization objects and organizational values
  • Maintaining Fiori catalogs, groups, and spaces
• Support SAP GRC Access Control processes, including:
  • Access Request Management (ARM)
  • Emergency Access Management (EAM)
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD) risk management
• Ensure effective remediation and mitigation of audit findings related to authorizations and access control.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Oversee and guide AMS authorization consultants, ensuring consistent operational support, quality, and adherence to governance models.
• Collaborate closely with business solution owners, process teams, key users, and security stakeholders.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor on authorization, access management, and compliance topics.

License Management & Optimization

• Manage and optimize SAP FUE (Full Use Equivalent) license consumption, ensuring compliance with contractual limits and cost‑efficient usage.

Ways of Working & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvements and propose enhancements aligned with SAP and S/4HANA best practices.
• Stay up to date with SAP authorization, GRC, and S/4HANA developments.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and contribute effectively in cross‑functional, Agile teams.
• Support Product Owner delivery goals and agreed KPIs within scrum teams.

Skill Requirements

SAP & Security Expertise

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA authorization concepts and GRC configuration.
• Strong understanding of security principles, access control, and audit requirements.
• Good understanding of business processes and their authorization implications.

Project Experience

• Experience in S/4HANA programs (at least one end‑to‑end implementation preferred).
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Proven ability to own deliverables and manage stakeholder expectations

Documentation & Testing

• Preparation of functional specifications, test scripts, and training materials

Execution of unit testing and support for integration and UAT phases

Other Requirements

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across locations
• Motivation to stay current with SAP innovations and S/4HANA direction