SAP S/4HANA PCE Basis & Authorization Technical Expert (ERP)

TL;DR

SAP S/4HANA PCE Basis & Authorization Technical Expert (SAP PCE/Basis): Managing SAP Basis administration, security governance, and technical operations for a global S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition environment with an accent on SAP Basis administration and authorization concepts. Focus on ensuring system stability, high availability, and compliance within a multinational SAP landscape.

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Company

Global leader in effect pigments and functional solutions for cosmetics, automotive, architecture, and plastics industries.

What you will do

• Manage SAP S/4HANA PCE operations, including system installations, upgrades, refreshes, and kernel maintenance.
• Design and maintain SAP authorization concepts, roles, and access control frameworks aligned with compliance standards.
• Oversee security governance, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening in coordination with the Information Security Manager.
• Coordinate transport management and release activities across Development, QA, and Production environments.
• Monitor SAP systems proactively for performance optimization and high availability.
• Collaborate with SAP and managed service partners to ensure SLA compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of international experience in SAP technology environments.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis Administration and SAP Security/Authorizations.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition (PCE).
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP System Administration (SAP S/4HANA).
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control or SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).
• Knowledge of SSO, MFA, and enterprise authentication technologies.
• German language skills.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing or process industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within a global IT organization driving digital transformation.
• Focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Professional growth in a leading multinational company.