Continental
Manufacturing
SAPAuthorizationExpert
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“SAP Authorization Expert at Continental. Skills: SAP Authorization, User Administration, GRC Tools, IAM. Implement access control systems. Manage SAP user accounts”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
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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