SAP IAM - 6 Months Contractor

Summary We are in the lookout for a SAP Security SME who is currently based in Dubai and is available to join us immediately for a 6 months contract as a SAP IAM Contractor within our ERP Transform division. Technical Expertise Strong Expertise In SAP Role And Authorization Design Across: - SAP S/4HANA - SAP SuccessFactors - SAP BW/4HANA - SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) - SAP Datasphere - SAP Ariba - SAP CAR - SAP BTP Strong hands-on experience with: - SAP IAG (Identity Access Governance) - SAP IAS (Identity Authentication Service) - SAP IPS (Identity Provisioning Service) - Integration of SAP IAM components with SAP and non-SAP systems - HR-driven Joiner, Mover, Leaver processes and identity lifecycle automation - Joule for IAG - Experience in enterprise-scale role design, role remediation, role rationalization, and role governance programs. - Retail industry work experience is good to have Governance, Risk & Compliance: - Strong knowledge of SoD concepts, SAP IAG Access Analysis, and SoD risk management. - Experience in technical design and maintenance of SoD rulesets. - Ability to analyze SoD violations and propose practical risk remediation and mitigation control designs. - Experience supporting access governance, firefighter/PAM processes, access certification, and audit requirements. Delivery & Data Quality: - Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. - Strong attention to detail with ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, duplicates, and data quality issues in large role and user datasets. - Ability to independently validate inputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure integrity of role design and access governance deliverables. Stakeholder Management: - Ability to explain complex IAM and security concepts in business-friendly language - Ability to work effectively with business and IT teams (internal and external) - Strong documentation skills Preferred Experience: - SAP RISE environments, hybrid landscapes, large-scale SAP transformation programs, audit-driven environments, and go-live hypercare support.