GDS Consulting_Application Security Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY - GDS Consulting is seeking an experienced SAP Security Manager in Taguig to drive SAP ERP &GRC engagements. You will lead design, development, testing and deployment across ECC, BW, SRM, Fiori, S4HANA and SuccessFactors, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires leadership, problem solving, and mentoring of junior team members while collaborating with onsite teams to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–8 years of consulting or auditing experience.
• End-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation project experience.
• Deep knowledge of SAP security design and configuration across multiple SAP apps (ECC, BW, SRM, Fiori, S4HANA, BPC, SuccessFactors).
• Understanding of business processes, controls and SAP security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project phases: problem definition, estimation, diagnosis, design and deployment for SAP ERP & GRC solutions.
• Act as project lead or assist the lead to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, drive project tasks and improve deliverable quality.
• Prepare responses to RFPs and create proofs of concepts for client demonstrations.
• Understand market trends and EY products; lead automation initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

CA/MBA/MSc/B.Tech with 7-8 years experience

Tools

SAP GRC

S/4HANA

Job description

GDS Consulting_Application Security Manager

Location: Taguig

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 15, 2026

Requisition ID: 1720063

EY - GDS Consulting – GRC Technology – SAP Security – Manager

As part of our EY‑GDS GRC Technology team, you will drive complex GRC Technology SAP Security engagements and help solve broader risks through solution implementation. You will be the SMR to recommend, design, develop, document, test and debug new and existing implementations and/or applications for internal use, for difficult business problems. In addition, participate in solution designing and consult with business clients/onsite team to understand and meet business needs, and achieving business and technology initiatives.

The opportunity

We’re looking for people with expertise in SAP Security to join our EY‑GDS GRC Technology Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of the service offering.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Actively aid the team in different phases of the project including problem definition, effort estimation, diagnosis, solution generation, design and deployment for SAP ERP & GRC solutions
• Act as a project lead/assist the lead in successful execution of the project (estimation, reviews, customer satisfaction, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively as a team lead and member, share responsibility, provide support, maintain communication, update senior team members on progress and mentor the team.
• Train and coach junior team members on the project and drive project tasks/activities
• Help drive quality within the deliverables for self and junior team members
• Help prepare responses to RFP, create POCs for client demonstrations
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, EY products and service lines
• Identify and lead automation initiatives to improve efficiency in engagements
• Understand, analyse the requirements, allocate tasks and update status reports
• Prepare project documentation and procedures
• Ensuring adherence to software development life cycle while working on projects
• Responsible for decision‑making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.
• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong communication, presentation and team building skills and experience in producing high quality reports, papers, and presentations.
• Foster teamwork, quality culture and lead by example while training and mentoring juniors
• Inculcate positive learning culture and support learning agenda for self and team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CA/MBA/M.Sc./B.Tech with a minimum of 7 - 8 years of consulting / auditing experience
• Experience in end‑to‑end implementation projects with at least one full cycle S4 HANA transformation project
• Rich experience in SAP security design and configuration for multiple applications like ECC, BW, SRM, Portal, S4HANA, Fiori, BPC and Success Factors
• Understanding of business processes, controls frameworks, compliances and regulations, and segregation of duty concepts in an SAP ERP environment
• Understanding of SAP security processes, security architecture and administration
• End to end implementation experience of SAP GRC access controls (access request management, business role management, emergency access management, access risk analysis, user access review and SOD review) and deployments
• Good understanding of functional processes to drive ruleset and controls framework design within GRC access control
• Good exposure to benchmarking and remediation activities for GRC rulesets
• Stronghold on the basic SAP landscape, transports system and version compatibility concepts

What we look for

• A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast‑moving environment with consulting skills.
• An opportunity to be a part of market‑leading, multi‑disciplinary team of 1400+ professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start‑ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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