Continental

Manufacturing

SAPAuthorizationExpert

€55–75k ~AI est. Lousado, Braga, Portugal FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“SAP Authorization Expert at Continental. Skills: SAP Authorization, User Administration, GRC Tools, IAM. Implement access control systems. Manage SAP user accounts”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Open to international travel (up to 30%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience, SAP authorization and user administrator, Knowledge of SAP landscape architecture, Experience in managing SAP user accounts, Understanding of SAP security, Expertise in role management, Thorough knowledge of GRC Tools, Authorization Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Implement internal controls, Resolve violations related to Identity and Access, Manage multiple projects end to end, User/Role Management in SAP, Problem-solving and critical thinking, Professional working proficiency in English

Nice to Have

SAP environment experience, SAP security and authorization best practices, SAP certified third-party Add-Ons, SIVIS Suite/TOPFLOW experience, Ability to integrate into a team

What You'll Do.

Implement access control systems

Manage SAP user accounts

Optimize access control systems

Ensure security and compliance

Manage SAP user accounts

Implement internal controls

Investigate violations

Resolve violations related to Identity and Access

Manage multiple projects

Document requirements

Conduct user acceptance test

Perform postproduction verification

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Stakeholders; International teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Process & Methodology

Analysis, Requirements gathering, Documentation, User acceptance test, Postproduction verification

Full Job Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. We are seeking an experienced Authorization Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP authorization management and user administration, with expertise in implementing, managing, and optimizing access control systems within an SAP environment. This role requires a meticulous professional with a deep understanding of identity and access management to ensure security and compliance across enterprise systems. ## Qualifications * Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related qualification; * 4+ years of experience as an SAP authorization and user administrator, or work experience in SAP environment with experiences in these areas; * Knowledge of SAP landscape architecture, modules, and integration points; * Experience in managing SAP user accounts and authorizations; * Understanding of SAP security and authorization best practices and industry standards; * Expertise in role management on multiple projects; * Thorough knowledge of GRC Tools, Authorization Management as well as Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools; * Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration with other SAP module; * Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the alignment of GRC solutions with business processes; * Implement internal controls and investigate and resolve violations related to Identity and Access Management; * Ability to manage multiple projects end to end from analysis, requirements gathering and documentations, user acceptance test and postproduction verification limited to SAP Security; * User/Role Management i

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