Manager of SAP BASIS and Security

Penumbra•Alameda, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager of SAP BASIS and Security at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in deploying capabilities to meet the company's near and long term goals. You will oversee the SAP technical landscape within a regulated medical device environment. This role demands deep expertise in SAP BASIS administration and integration technologies, along with strong leadership capabilities to guide a team of technical professionals and collaborate cross-functionally across business and IT units. You will be the go-to expert for ensuring system stability, performance, and seamless integration across SAP and non-SAP platforms. This role is pivotal in ensuring secure, compliant, and integrated SAP operations that support critical business functions such as manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory reporting.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of SAP BASIS experience is required
SAP certifications in BASIS and/or Integration technologies
Strong understanding of GxP, FDA regulations, SOX/ITGC compliance, and system validation practices
Experience with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS). Strong understanding of hybrid integration models.
Knowledge of ITIL processes and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
Exposure to medical device manufacturing systems and validation protocols
Proven track record of leading technical teams and managing complex SAP landscapes
Excellent leadership, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role desired

Responsibilities

Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.
Manage and mentor BASIS administrators supporting SAP S/4HANA and BTP, and vendor relationships.
Oversee system performance, availability, and scalability across development, QA, and production environments.
Lead SAP upgrades and patching with minimal disruption to validated systems.
Manage system landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD) and transport management.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are in place.
Lead BASIS-related initiatives including system refreshes, cloud transitions, and disaster recovery planning.
Drive continuous improvements for improved reliability and stability of S4 HANA and integrations.
Design and maintain advanced security models (Single, Composite, Derived) within S/4HANA, incorporating Fiori Catalog/Group security.
Manage the end-to-end configuration and operational health of SAP GRC Access Control (10.x/12.0), including ARA, ARM, EAM (Firefighter), and BRM.
Proactively monitor for SOD (Segregation of Duties) conflicts. Design and implement mitigation controls where business process requirements override standard risk rules.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit teams regarding SAP operations and GRC controls.
Develop and execute remediation plans to address audit findings or identified control gaps within strict timelines.
Design and implement integration solutions between SAP and other enterprise systems using API-based solutions, Dell Boomi, SAP BTP, and other middleware platforms.
Collaborate with functional teams to ensure seamless data flow between SAP and external systems.
Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Act as a technical advisor for SAP architecture decisions impacting compliance and scalability.
Lead and mentor a team of SAP technical consultants and BASIS administrators.
Coordinate with external vendors (SAP) and service providers to ensure delivery excellence.
Drive technical workstreams in SAP projects.
Ensure adherence to IT security policies, audit requirements, and SAP best practices.
Ensure all changes follow standard change control procedures and adhere to documentation standards.
Partner with internal audit and quality teams to ensure system compliance and readiness.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
AD&D
short and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
paid parental leave
eleven paid company holidays per year
a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure
paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)