SPM BISO

Job Description

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This role supports the Sales Performance Management (SPM) organization in strengthening and advancing its overall security posture. The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) will serve as a senior security leader within the business, acting as the primary liaison between SAP Global Security Services (SGS) and the SPM Line of Business (LoB).

The BISO operates as a deputy CISO within the business, owning and driving the end-to-end security strategy and execution. This individual will set the standard for integrity, accountability, inclusion, and leadership, while influencing and enabling teams across the organization to meet SAP’s security expectations.

The BISO is accountable for the LoB’s overall security posture, orchestrating all security-related functions including Response Operations, Product/Application Security, Security Engineering, Security Enablement, and Security Risk Management. This role requires close collaboration with SGSC and active participation in the broader BISO network across SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

Within the Line of Business (LoB):

• Drive the adoption and consumption of central security services delivered by SGSC, while supporting the execution of SAP’s security strategy, standards, and roadmap
• Ensure and oversee the inventory and classification of systems, implementation of security controls, and ongoing risk analysis and remediation of vulnerabilities
• Own and coordinate incident response activities, including decision-making authority and escalation as needed
• Lead and empower security professionals within the LoB, acting as a multiplier and center of excellence to drive security awareness and compliance
• Serve as a key stakeholder in the product release process, with authority to block releases in cases of non-compliance or security risk

Beyond the Line of Business:

• Partner closely with LoB leadership, SGS, and central SAP teams to ensure alignment on security requirements and execution
• Provide feedback and recommendations to enhance and evolve SAP’s overall security practices
• Ensure proper escalation and reporting of security incidents in line with SAP policies and procedures

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Experience & Background:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or related technical domains, ideally within enterprise software or cloud environments
• Proven track record in security leadership, governance, or program management roles, with ownership of security posture across a product, platform, or business unit
• Strong familiarity with enterprise security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2) and experience driving compliance and risk management initiatives
• Experience working within or alongside centralized security organizations (e.g., SGS or equivalent), with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments
• Prior experience working in a global enterprise organization is strongly preferred

Technical & Functional Expertise:

• Deep understanding of application security, cloud security, and secure software development practices
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation strategies
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, threat modeling, and incident response processes
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS environments, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to interpret and operationalize security policies, standards, and controls within a business context

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across global, cross-functional teams without direct authority
• High level of emotional intelligence (EQ) with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable business outcomes
• Strong decision-making capability, with the ability to balance risk and business priorities
• Experience enabling and developing high-performing teams or security communities of practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience acting as a bridge between security teams and business stakeholders
• Background in product security within SaaS or enterprise application environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

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SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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Requisition ID: 452013 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid