IMPO UAM Authorization Analyst

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the role is charged with fortifying user access security and compliance across global SAP S4 systems, while driving strategic UAM initiatives to support organizational growth and technological for business adaptation purposes.

J&J Innovative Medicine (IM) Transcend is a global, multi-year end-to-end business transformation program aimed at modernizing foundational business processes through the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. This program focuses on core functionalities related to SAP Manufacturing, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Finance processes. The IMUAM team plays a crucial role in ensuring security requirements are crafted and implemented compliantly within this program.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive security workshops to collect business and compliance requirements for role design, ensuring validation post-build for our S4 HANA Roles and Authorization requirement.

Develop UAM strategies focusing on composite roles, Fiori tiles, business roles/user personas, and data security/UI masking concepts for S/4HANA.

Perform data validation, conduct health checks, and provide compliance documentation.

Design, test, and implement rule sets for SAP S/4HANA role design.

Support role data and user account setup, offering advice on role design testing and coordinating business UAT activities.

Manage authorization defects and support user cutover and Hypercare activities.

Collaborate with the Business Adaptation team on training, communication, and ensuring site readiness.

Facilitate the transition between project phases and operational teams for sustained support.

Ensure compliance with internal and external standards through regular SAP security assessments and audits.

Troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated SAP security issues, maintaining a secure SAP environment.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to SAP security policies, procedures, and configurations.

Train and mentor junior team members, promoting SAP security standard processes.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

Required:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field, with a preference for studies in Risk Management, Compliance, and Audit.

6 - 8 years of experience in UAM, particularly within an enterprise risk management framework.

Demonstrated expertise in SAP GRC Access Control and Identity Management tools.

Hands-on experience with end to end SAP S/4HANA implementation, including proficiency in Fiori.

Deep knowledge of SAP authorization concepts, SoD (Segregation of Duties) mitigation, and remediation strategies.

Experience with risk matrix/rule set maintenance, data analysis, conversion, and migration.

Familiarity with teamwork platforms & tools (e.g., Confluence/Jira, MS Teams).

Solid project management capabilities with outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work effectively in virtual/remote environments.

Proficiency in English, with outstanding oral and written communication abilities.

Experience in the pharmaceutical domain is a plus.

Proficiency in process management with strong coordination skills.

Ability to work effectively in a virtual/remote environment and manage cross-cultural teams.

Superb communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent teammate and customer service orientated approach

Fluent in English with superior oral and written communication abilities.

Attention to detail with strong documentation and policy development skills.