Manager IAM ERP Governance

Requisition ID:  189338 
Career Group:  Corporate Office Careers 
Job Category:  IT Identity & Access Management 
Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%
Job Type:  Full-Time
 

 Country: Canada (CA) 
Province: Alberta; Nova Scotia; Ontario  
City: Calgary / Stellarton / Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office, Calgary Office, Foord St. Office

 
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.  
 
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. 
 

Ready to Make an impact?

We’re expanding our Cyber Security team as we embark on a five-year transformation to bring our Security capabilities to the next level. Watch our Director of Cyber Security, Angela Mathies, discuss our exciting work and why she chose Sobeys: https://vimeo.com/696132783/f544c1efaa

You are a builder, influencer, and change agent

We are seeking an experienced Manager -  IAM ERP Governance to lead the strategy, implementation, and operations of SAP security and governance processes across Sobeys. This critical role will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our SAP systems by overseeing access controls, segregation of duties (SoD), compliance monitoring, and governance frameworks.

As the IAM ERP Governance Manager, you will partner with business and IT leaders to develop and maintain robust security protocols and governance standards across multiple SAP modules and environments (ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, GRC, etc.).

Lastly, you are an exceptional leader who drives for continuous improvements. You will possess the skills to develop KPI’s and metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the IAM ERP Governance program. You will also be accountable for weekly / monthly reporting that articulates to our executives that value that the IAM ERP Governance brings to our organization. 

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Manager IAM ERP Governance. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Calgary, AB.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

We are on a journey to completely transform how we do business, and we offer a hybrid work model with the opportunity for additional flexibility. Join us if you:

• Are excited about leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of Identity & Access Management ERP Governance professionals.
• Take pride in your ability to assess, remediate SAP related risks, and continuously evolve our SAP security environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision of their future in Cyber Security. Are you ready to be part of this success story? #cyberatsobeys #DigitalatSobeys #LI-Hybrid #LI-VJ1

What you have to offer:

What you bring to the table:

• Lead and manage the IAM ERP Governance team to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access across all SAP landscapes.
• Oversee design and implementation of user roles, authorizations, and profiles to enforce SoD and least-privilege principles.
• Manage the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) suite for access control, risk analysis, and workflow approvals.
• Collaborate with audit, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of SAP security and governance processes.
• Co-ordinate SAP security support for projects, upgrades, and migrations (including S/4 HANA).

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in SAP security administration with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP security concepts across multiple modules (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, Fiori, etc.).
• Strong experience with SAP GRC Access Control suite.
• Proven understanding of audit and compliance requirements .
• Experience implementing and maintaining SoD frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• SAP Security or GRC certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Security Architect).
• Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP BTP, SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba).
• Familiarity with Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems and tools.
   

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally. 

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. 

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. 

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.