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Location: Finland, or Germany (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced SAP Security Architect looking for an opportunity to influence the future of a global SAP landscape?
At Konecranes, we are on a transformational journey, modernising our SAP ecosystem with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and Clean Core principles. We are seeking a SAP Authorization & Security Architect to take ownership of our SAP security architecture, governance, and authorization strategy.
In this role, you will act as the central authority for SAP security and access management, ensuring our SAP environment remains secure, compliant, and ready to support future business growth. You will work closely with SAP architects, development teams, IAM specialists, IT Security, business process owners, and leadership stakeholders across our global organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the future authorization framework for a global industrial technology leader following a major SAP transformation programme.
As our SAP Authorization & Security Architect, you will:
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
We're looking for someone who is:
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of a global SAP authorization strategy at a pivotal moment in Konecranes' SAP transformation journey.
You will play a key role in defining and implementing a modern security and authorization framework following our SAP S/4HANA migration. Beyond technology, you will act as a trusted advisor who bridges technical security concepts and business needs, partnering with stakeholders across manufacturing, industrial equipment, finance, procurement, logistics, and order management processes.
Your work will have a direct impact on how thousands of users securely access and utilise SAP solutions across our global organisation.
Why Konecranes?
At Konecranes, you'll join a global leader in material handling solutions and become part of a company committed to innovation, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
We offer the opportunity to work on modern SAP technologies, collaborate with highly skilled international teams, and shape solutions that support business operations worldwide.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, influence strategic decisions, and help define the future of SAP security, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Apply through the Konecranes Careers site and submit your by 13.09.2026. Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.
For further information about the role, please contact:
Jochen Menk, Platform Manager, Material Delivery via jochen.menk (at) konecranes.com
For recruitment-related questions, please contact:
Katre Laan, Global Talent Acquisition Team Lead via katre.laan (at) konecranes.com
Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.