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Head of IS Security, Risk and Compliance
In this role, you will have to lead the implementation and management of Segregation of Duties (SoD) services for globally EUR region and all supported countries, serving as the operational backbone of ABB's global SOD service model. Accountable for robust access control design, global ruleset governance, and continuous risk assessment across all Business Areas' SAP systems.
Establishes strategies, frameworks and processes for SoD compliance, user access management, control testing and risk mitigation aligned with ICoR and ITGC requirements. The work model for the role is: Hybrid
Defines and continuously improves the global SoD service delivery framework aligned with ABB Group standards and ICoR requirements. Solutions & SoD Service Delivery:
Manages end-to-end SoD service delivery for all ABB Business Areas from EUR region. Overseeing SAP Role Management (global and local rulesets), User Access Provisioning (UAP), and User Access Review (UAM 3.1). Leads Mitigation Control Review (R2R-9.1-ITM) and SoD conflict resolution. Supports new SAP rollouts, migrations, and M&A; integrations. Runs special projects for countries as requested.
Monitoring, Reporting & Control Testing:
Delivers regular SoD status reports, KPI dashboards, and deficiency tracking to EL Head of RCS and BA stakeholders. Monitors SoD metrics, escalation rates, and region performance. Supports ITGC control testing, ICoR assertions, and audit responses (KPMG, Internal auditors).
Ensures full compliance with ABB Group SoD standards, ICoR controls, and SAP GRC governance. Manages Deficiency Management lifecycle: identification, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and closure. Supports ARIC team on management Testing. identifies and mitigates access risk gaps.



Ensures compliance with ABB Regulations, Group Guidelines, and applicable data privacy requirements.
Processes & Follow-the-Sun Operations:
Shadowing EUR region for continuity and supporting the region in absence.
Stakeholder Management & Audit Support
Serves as primary SoD point of contact for all BA Country IS, BA ARIC team, BA ERP teams and compliance teams. Builds productive relationships with audit teams, finance leads, and SAP support functions. Communicates SoD performance, risk posture, and remediation actions to senior stakeholders. Ensures work is compliant with all applicable ABB Methodology and ARIC requirements, ABB SOD ruleset and ABB Group policies and standards & Ensures all internal controls are diligently followed.
Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organised, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect reports within HR policies, for the benefit of both the business and the employee.
Required: Masters or bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
Master's degree; SAP Security, SAP GRC, CISA, CISM, or equivalent.

Professional Experience

- At least 15 years in User Access Management, Segregation of Duties, and SAP Security.
- 6-8+ years specific experience with SAP GRC, S/4HANA, and Fiori authorization management.
- Proven expertise in SAP GRC Access Control (ARM, ARA, BRM), ruleset management, and risk analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management, internal controls design, and SOX/ITGC compliance.
- Deep expertise in SAP GRC,



particularly SoD management in SAP ECC and S/4HANA.

Advanced knowledge of SAP security and access controls (t-codes, Fiori application authorization).
Proficiency in SAP GRC Access Control modules (ARM, ARA, BRM).
Strong understanding of R2R, P2P, O2C, H2R business processes and ITGC. Proficiency in MS Office tools, GRC dashboards, and analytics.

Proven experience managing globally distributed teams with customer-focused service orientation.
Robust stakeholder management and communication skills across multicultural environments.
Analytical mindset with demonstrated focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence.
Fluent English; EUR time zone experience preferred.

Information Security (SCTY) Level 5 | Security Administration (SCAD) Level 5 | Audit Support (AUDT) Level 5 | Compliance (COPL) Level 5 Risk Management (BURM) Level 5 | Service Level Management (SLMO) Level 5 | Performance Management (PEMT) Level 5 | Process Improvement (BPRE) Level 4
People Management (PDSV) Level 5 | Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) Level 5

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