Principal Consultant - SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration

Job Type: Permanent Principal Consultant – SAP Security Lead – S/4HANA Migration.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution. At least 14 years of Information Technology experience. 10+ years of experience in SAP Security with expertise in roles & authorizations. Hands‑on experience in SAP GRC Access Control (ARA, ARM, firefighter management). Robust understanding of SAP S/4HANA security concepts & Fiori authorization model. Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and project governance.

Experience in SoD risk management and compliance frameworks. Ability to manage security during cutover & hyper‑care phases. Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills Experience with SAP Cloud Platform security & integration. Knowledge of Identity Management solutions & Single Sign‑On (SSO). Exposure to automation tools for role provisioning & compliance reporting. Familiarity with Agile methodology & DevOps practices in SAP projects.





Key Responsibilities Define & implement SAP Security strategy for S/4HANA migration aligned with SAP Activate phases. Design & maintain roles & authorizations for SAP modules ensuring least privilege & compliance. Manage SAP GRC Access Control for risk analysis, firefighter IDs, & SoD violation remediation.

Experience in working on SAP Cloud ALM (CALM). Conduct security workshops during Explore phase & finalize security blueprint. Coordinate with functional teams for security requirements & WRICEF governance.

Perform security testing during SIT/UAT & validate access controls before go‑live. Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, & organizational security standards. Lead cutover activities for security including role transports & emergency access provisioning.

Monitor & report on security KPIs & audit findings. Provide knowledge transfer & training to support teams on security processes.

Employment Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Information Technology Industries: Staffing & Recruiting Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

📌 SAP Security Consultant, Remote (Montreal)
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📍 Montreal