Platform Architect GRC & Automations

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

I. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Bekaert is leading a transformation program to enhance end-to-end user experience and deliver user journeys that drive impact across multiple cross-functional processes. Bekaert’s employees, suppliers and customers across the value chain are getting increasingly sophisticated and expect a seamless and well-designed user experience. 

Bekaert organization is continuously considering application security as a priority. You will join us as “Platform Architect GRC & Authorizations” to provide technical leadership for design and practices related to the GRC & Authorizations within the enterprise.

You are accountable to partner with technical, functional, and business peers to guide the solution design efforts best suited to meet business objectives. In addition to technical expertise, the role also calls for the ability to demonstrate effectiveness in execution, working with our delivery partners to ensure smooth execution and support. As a solution architect, you will lead the organization in transforming, modernizing, maintaining, and governing of the GRC & Authorizations domain.

II. ROLE DESCRIPTION

As Platform Architect GRC & Authorizations you will help with architecture guidelines, standards and solutions that support the business strategy, business outcomes and needs. Lead and provide guidance to the teams on setup guidelines and documentation standards.

Main Responsibilities of Solution Architect GRC & Authorizations platform are:

•    You design and implement IT & SAP security roadmaps, including how to handle security risks in “new” technology, e.g. HANA, SAAS, Fiori and SAP focused cyber security assessments.
•    You implement proper security, access, and business process controls for the SAP systems, ranging from audits, advisory work, over (re)design and roll-out of SAP authorisations, to full scale implementation of SAP GRC.
•    You work to successfully get more value out of the ERP systems, e.g. through project (risk) management assistance or through the analysis of utilisation data.
•    You will have hands-on technical configuration of security on SAP applications when required, for example in high risk or highly complex enhancements.
•    You will guide and orchestrate the daily operational activities of the GRC & authorizations team. You coordinate partner resources to deliver on-going support to the business, including task management, provision of mentoring and support and serving as point of escalation.
•    You will lead partner resources to deliver the security elements of enhancements and upgrades with accountability for clearing roadblocks and ensuring timely and quality delivery of security requirements.
•    You will be applying conceptual knowledge and technology to solve sophisticated business processes and procedural problems.
•    You will resolve customer complaints/technical issues in collaboration with support team and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
•    You will assist in management of technical changes through the landscape, responsibility for quality and assurance that control points are satisfied.
•    You will define general governance standards for documenting, naming conventions and other best practices.You will provide guidance and drive the creation of standards, reusable assets, and automation required for scale and multiple lines of business adoption.

III. EDUCATION, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Education, Skills & Experience:

•    Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
•    12+ years of overall experience, 5+ years into solution architecture 
•    Advanced knowledge of security configuration, processes, and standard methodologies in ERP systems. SAP ECC, SAP S/4, Fiori, GRC are strongly preferred.
•    Experience in Access request management, Access risk review, Emergency access management, Business role management and User access review are preferred.
•    Demonstrate excellent technical & architecture skills in the context of GRC & Authorizations 
•    Analyze, understand, and improve tools and processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of implementing GRC & Authorizations
•    Awareness of GxP and SOX regulatory frameworks strongly favored
•    SAP S/4 Hana certification in security and knowledge of Fiori access setup will be considered a plus
•    The candidate will be able to demonstrate in-depth technical mastery (5 years + experience) of SAP security and authorizations.
•    Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand the needs for the various software applications.
•    Hands-on experience of security role build, role assignment, tracing, trouble shooting, remediation analysis and technical support and be able to provide technical mentoring and guidance to others. 

Competencies:

•    Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure. 
•    Ability to effectively prioritize and escalate customer issues as required
•    Demonstrated analysis, problem solving and troubleshooting expertise. 
•    Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
•    Ability to effectively recognize and manage interpersonal communication needs.
•    Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple locations when necessary.
•    Flexible and thrive in an environment with frequent and competing deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations.

Characteristics:

•    You are a leader and an entrepreneur that people willingly follow
•    Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity
•    Ability to work collaboratively
•    Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes
•    High level motivational skills so that you can also manage virtual teams
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills to build strong internal/external working relationships.
•    Ability to work within an IT organization in an in-and-out outsourced environment

Be bold and take the leap!

Our Digital Advanced Solutions (ADS) team is a dynamic group of technologists from around the globe who consistently push boundaries in digital innovation, cyber resilience, data science, intelligent automation, cloud solutions, and new agile methodologies. 
It is also good to know tht at Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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