SAP Security and Access Controls Manager

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a SAP Security and Access Controls Manager to lead client work focused on SAP security, access controls, role design, and compliance support within Advisory. You will motivate and develop the team, guide project delivery, and apply business judgment to complex issues while helping drive client workstreams and reviewing deliverables.

You will analyze client needs, develop access controls, support remediation, and deliver consulting services across SAP environments to secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years SAP security, access controls, governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP security & access control workstreams across client transformations.
• Manage role design, segregation of duties, and user provisioning controls in SAP environments.
• Guide teams in SAP GRC, compliance controls, and risk management capabilities.
• Review SAP security architecture for S/4HANA, Fiori, HANA, BTP, and cloud platforms.
• Develop remediation plans for access risks, control gaps, and compliance findings.
• Coordinate project planning, timelines, and deliverables across client workstreams.
• Apply analytical thinking to identify control dependencies and security vulnerabilities.
• Coach teams on SAP security design, control documentation, and audit readiness.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance, governance, and control integration.
• Support continuous monitoring and automated controls across SAP solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity As a SAP Security and Access Controls Manager you will lead client service work focused on SAP security, access controls, role design, and compliance support within our Advisory practice. As a Manager you will motivate and develop team members, guide project delivery, and apply business judgment to complex issues while helping drive client workstreams and reviewing deliverables with care. In this role at PwC, you will analyze client needs, develop access and segregation of duties controls, support remediation efforts, and help deliver consulting services across SAP environments that support secure operations and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

• Leading SAP security and access control workstreams across client transformation initiatives
• Managing role design, segregation of duties analysis, and user provisioning controls for SAP environments
• Guiding teams in designing and implementing SAP GRC, compliance controls, and risk management capabilities
• Reviewing security architecture for SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, HANA, BTP, and cloud platforms
• Developing remediation plans for access risks, control gaps, and compliance findings
• Coordinating project planning, timelines, and deliverables across multiple client workstreams
• Applying analytical thinking to identify control dependencies, system interactions, and security vulnerabilities
• Coaching team members on SAP security design, control documentation, and audit readiness practices
• Building client relationships and advising stakeholders on compliance, governance, and control integration
• Supporting continuous monitoring, automated controls, and digital risk prevention across SAP solutions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience of experience delivering SAP compliance, security, and governance solutions, including auditing, advisory, and implementation engagements

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrating SAP Security and GRC implementation experience in client-facing consulting
• Leading role-based access, segregation of duties, and provisioning control designs
• Managing security controls across SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, HANA, BTP, and cloud environments
• Applying experience with SOX compliance, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness
• Mentoring teams through remediation, governance, and compliance-focused delivery

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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