Specialist Director, SAP Security Operations

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KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist Director, SAP Security Operations to join our Advisory Services practice.

• Perform, design, and architect complex SAP Security engagement solutions while researching and resolving technical challenges, integrating application and technical components to support operational excellence
• Lead the development of innovations, reusable assets, and standardized components across SAP Security Operations, including the review and approval of documentation, SOP updates, and application requirement changes
• Partner with SAP platform, security, controls, and GRC teams to understand firm wide strategy and drive improvements across operational processes and supporting platforms
• Develop and maintain the strategy and roadmap for SAP Security Managed Services, including scoping, pricing, renewals, and SOW creation for new and existing engagements
• Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams, ensuring consistent delivery quality, adherence to best practices, and alignment with organizational goals
• Drive continuous improvements through automation, optimization, and proactive identification of enhancements to SAP security operations
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum ten years of progressive experience in SAP security, controls, and GRC development, support, configuration, or deployment, including leadership of large SAP departments or security operations teams
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; SAP certifications in Security, User Administration, or BASIS preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead SAP security initiatives across SAP S/4
  
  HANA and/or S/4
  
  HANA Public Cloud Edition, including user administration, role administration, and SOD management
• Proven experience resolving complex technical and operational SAP issues utilizing both internal and external vendor resources
• Proven experience driving automation and innovation within operational processes and SAP security environments
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, mentoring, and leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence senior executives
• Travel may be required as dictated by business needs
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment based visa)

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California Salary Range: $153,700 - $319,000

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