SAP Authorization & Security Solution Architect (m/f/d)

About the role

BASF Digital Hub Madrid is looking for a Solutions Architect to join its Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory. The role acts as the central authority for authorization-related topics across the organization, working with Global Process Owners and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the central authority for authorization topics and serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for authorization policies, standards and governance.
• Drive authorization initiatives with Global Process Owners and cross-functional teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Review, approve and govern authorization exceptions, making sure deviations are properly justified and documented.
• Coordinate authorization testing with functional teams, including SIT and UAT.
• Design and implement authorization frameworks aligned with business functions and organizational needs.
• Perform regular audits of authorization models and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Technical university degree (Computer Science, Engineering, IT or similar).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an IT Solutions Architect focused on business process authorizations.
• Proven leadership experience in agile organizations and solid project delivery track record.
• Experience in digital organizations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong ability to translate business processes into authorization concepts for downstream systems, with clearly defined functional roles.
• Excellent English communication skills (level C1).

Required skills

• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, system integration and consulting methodologies.
• Nice to have: knowledge of IT solutions design principles and best practices, and ability to turn business needs into technical solution designs.

What we offer

• Salary of €65,000 to €75,000 gross per year, depending on experience and fit.
• Flexible work schedule and home-office options.
• 25 holidays per year plus 5 readjustment days.
• Learning and development opportunities and relocation assistance to Madrid.
• On-the-job training and responsibility from day one.