SAP Security Lead

We are seeking an experienced SAP Security & GRC Functional Lead to join our team at corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a full-time, hybrid WFH leadership role responsible for the security and governance of an SAP environment spanning S/4HANA, ECC, and EWM. The Functional Lead will manage and direct our offshore SAP Security support team, serve as the primary U.S.-based point of accountability for SAP Security and GRC, and act as a key liaison between security, functional, technical, and cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the offshore SAP Security support team, including assigning work, reviewing quality, and providing day-to-day direction and mentorship.

• Own SAP Security strategy and operations across S/4HANA, ECC, and EWM environments.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex security, authorization, and access issues raised by the offshore team or business stakeholders.

• Direct and oversee SAP roles, authorizations, user access provisioning, and related security administration activities.

• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause resolution of security and authorization issues, including production escalations.

• Oversee role design, role changes, testing, and remediation efforts.

• Lead SAP GRC Access Control activities, including risk analysis, access risk remediation, and mitigation control design using ARA, ARM, and EAM.

• Partner with SAP functional, technical, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into projects and enhancements.

• Drive continuous improvement of SAP Security and GRC processes, controls, and documentation.

• Support audit and compliance activities related to SAP access and segregation of duties (SoD).

• Manage priorities and resourcing for ongoing SAP projects and enhancements from a security perspective.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 7+ years of hands-on SAP Security experience, including experience in a lead or senior consultant/analyst capacity.

• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team, including offshore or distributed team members.

• Deep experience with SAP roles, authorizations, profiles, and user administration.

• Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.

• Strong hands-on SAP GRC Access Control experience, including Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Access Request Management (ARM), and Emergency Access Management (EAM).

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP security and authorization issues.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across functional, technical, and cybersecurity teams.

• Ability to set priorities, manage competing demands, and provide clear direction to a support team.

• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Cleveland, Ohio area to support work at corporate headquarters.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Experience

• SAP certification(s) in Security, GRC, or a related module (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security).

• SAP EWM security experience.

• Experience working across ECC, S/4HANA, and EWM in an integrated landscape.

• Experience with SAP GRC Process Control or Risk Management.

• Prior experience in an SAP Security architect or people-management role.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.