SAP Security & GRC Senior Manager, Technology & Transformation

Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester

Business Line

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

11-Jul-2025

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The Controls Advisory team supports those accountable for managing organisations technology risks and compliance requirements through driving efficiency, effectiveness and modernisation of their control environment to achieve better business outcomes.We focus on increasing our client’s confidence in their compliance and control whilst reducing cost and effort.

Our team works cross industry helping senior client leaders with some of their most important and reputationally impactful challenges.

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What brings us all together at Deloitte?It’show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way ,serve with integrity , take care of each other ,fosterinclusion , andcollaborate for measurable impact . These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost .

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As a Senior Manager, you will lead and oversee a variety of SAP Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Identity Access management work for a portfolio of diversified clients in different industries where you will be required to lead and collaborate effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SAP Security architecture and implementation, SAP GRC solutions (Access Control, Identity Access Governance), and proven experience managing teams through complex SAP ERP Transformation engagements. You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Apply problem solving and critical thinking to enable the identification of Technology and Risks associated.
• Access the security requirements and risks for complex ERP environment supporting the core business and IT processes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive SAP security and GRC strategy, policies, and procedure aligned with Organisational goals and industry best practice.
• Oversee SAP Security during implementations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards.
• Establish and maintain robust access management policies and procedure for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and segregation of duties.
• Lead greenfield implementation project for SAP Security, GRC and Identity access management.
• Work effectively in diverse team within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Perform security risk assessment against NIS2 framework.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies and implement best practice to enhance SAP application security and controls.
• Communicate engagement issues and findings to senior management and client personnel.
• Contribution to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel, ensuring quality in delivering of client service.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You work collaboratively within diverse teams . Someone who connects with team members and shares information and ideas within the team. You always treat others with respect, clarifying expectations and confidently contributing to team discussions.

You employ critical thinking to support solving business problems . You analyse problems objectively by considering facts, relevant professional standards or research, data, and differing perspectives to support solutioning. You understand the importance of technology on our stakeholders’ operations for the areas we collaborate with.

Respects the needs of colleagues and builds cooperative relationships . You embrace diversity across teams, and respects and values contributions of those from diverse backgrounds fostering a team environment.

Specifically, candidates should possess the following attributes:

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively within a global team.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Hands-on experience on large SAP Implementation programme.
• Strong understanding of Authorization Concepts for S/4 HANA, BW/4 HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Access Controls, Identity Access Governance (IAG), and Identity access Management, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and other Cloud applications such SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of SOX compliance, segregation of duties (SoD), GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive deadlines, and lead teams effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including in English (Proficiency)
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including in English (Proficiency)
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Experience on GRC tools like Saviynt, Sailpoint , Pathlock, SAP GRC Access Controlsspecific to automation of user & role provisioning, SoD management and privilege access management for SAP and non SAP applications

The following will be considered an asset:

• Professional certification such as SAP Certified Technology Professional, SAP Access Control 12.0, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications.
• Qualify the criteria of UK Security clearance.

Connect to your business – Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Enterprise, Technology and Performance

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your \”Immediate Family Members\” are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“In terms of career progression, you can steer your own ship at Deloitte. This all happens within a very supportive performance structure, including a people leader and a coach to soundboard your ideas and maintain regular feedback on your performance.”

“The flexibility now to be able to work from home but also being able to go into the office allows a more comfortable work-life balance.”

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.”

-Dan, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK locations with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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