Sr Director Analyst – SAP Security Strategy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Director Analyst – SAP Security Strategy based in the United States. As a Senior Director Analyst specializing in SAP Security Strategy, you will serve as a trusted industry advisor, helping global organizations strengthen their enterprise application security strategies and manage evolving cybersecurity risks. You will leverage your extensive expertise in SAP security, enterprise applications, and IT leadership to develop innovative research, strategic frameworks, and actionable recommendations for senior executives. Working closely with CIOs, Heads of IT, and business leaders, you will help organizations establish effective security roadmaps, assess vulnerabilities, and align application security investments with broader business objectives. You will also analyze market developments, emerging technologies, and competitive trends to provide forward-looking insights that support strategic decision-making. Through executive consultations, research publications, and industry presentations, you will establish thought leadership and influence the future of enterprise application security. This is an individual contributor position offering the opportunity to shape industry perspectives while collaborating with a global network of experts. Accountabilities: • Develop original, innovative, and high-value research content focused on SAP security strategy, enterprise application security, and emerging cybersecurity challenges. • Produce strategic insights, frameworks, and practical recommendations that help organizations strengthen application security and achieve their business objectives. • Advise CIOs, Heads of IT, and senior business leaders on developing and implementing enterprise application security strategies and roadmaps. • Guide organizations in establishing security compliance policies and risk assessment programs for ERP vendors and enterprise application providers. • Help clients define meaningful security performance metrics, evaluate application security investments, and measure the effectiveness of their security programs. • Assess the security capabilities and limitations of major enterprise application vendors, including SAP, Salesforce, Workday, and Oracle. • Evaluate third-party security solutions and tools that integrate with major enterprise platforms to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen application protection. • Advise clients on designing, implementing, and operating application security vulnerability assessment and testing programs. • Identify critical vulnerabilities, potential attack surfaces, and security risks affecting major enterprise application platforms. • Conduct in-depth research and market analysis to identify emerging trends, anticipate industry developments, and provide actionable recommendations to clients and technology vendors. • Analyze complex business and technology challenges, identify root causes, and help clients reconsider existing approaches to improve their security strategies. • Deliver strategic advice through executive consultations, virtual and in-person meetings, presentations, briefings, and industry events. • Create and present high-impact research materials and thought leadership content at professional conferences, industry associations, and executive gatherings. • Collaborate with internal research, consulting, and sales teams to develop relevant insights, support client engagement, and address critical business priorities. • Provide expert feedback and peer reviews to ensure research quality, accuracy, and consistency across the organization. • Contribute to research innovation, internal initiatives, and process improvements that enhance service delivery and the overall quality of advisory services. • Represent research methodologies, strategic perspectives, and industry expertise while building credibility with clients and senior stakeholders. • Mentor and support junior colleagues, encouraging knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration across teams. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; a graduate degree is preferred. • At least 12 years of relevant experience in application security, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, or IT leadership. • Extensive hands-on expertise in SAP security strategies, architecture, and roadmap development. Experience with other major ERP and CRM platforms is an advantage. • Demonstrated experience working with CIOs, Heads of IT, and senior business leaders to develop application security strategies that deliver measurable business value. • Strong understanding of ERP security roadmaps, performance measurement frameworks, governance models, and application security operating structures. • Ability to explain how application security technologies and investments contribute to organizational performance, operational resilience, and business objectives. • Experience establishing and leading application security teams, including organizational design, role definition, responsibilities, operating models, performance evaluation, and budget management. • Familiarity with collaboration between application security teams, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management Offices (PMOs), and business stakeholders. • Ability to anticipate developments in cybersecurity, enterprise applications, artificial intelligence, and generative AI, translating emerging trends into relevant strategic insights. • Strong executive presence and the ability to quickly establish credibility with senior decision-makers and diverse stakeholder groups. • Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to develop original, high-quality, and thought-provoking content. • Excellent presentation and public speaking abilities, including experience communicating complex topics to both small and large