Position Title: Functional Consultant SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya)
Location: India (Availability between 1 PM IST to 10 PM IST, with a minimum 3-hour daily overlap with US Eastern Time)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: ZICC-based IDAM Enablement & Integration Lead
Dotted Line Reporting: US-based Head of CIAM
Department: Technology Risk Management (Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer - CISO)
Position Responsibilities
(100% Allocation Across the Following Responsibilities)
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for customer identity and access management (CIAM), consent management, and preference management processes.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and workflows for SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya).
- Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP CDC capabilities.
- Configure and support SAP CDC functionality, including customer registration flows, consent forms, and preference management settings.
- Act as the functional point of contact between business users and technical teams, ensuring alignment between requirements and solution delivery.
- Work with stakeholders across departments to evangelize SAP CDC capabilities, drive awareness, and promote adoption of its features and functionalities.
- Provide guidance to business teams on how to best leverage SAP CDC to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Assist with the integration of SAP CDC with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, e-commerce platforms, and mobile applications.
- Support the implementation of authentication and authorization protocols such as OpenID Connect and SAML to meet business and security requirements.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by supporting the configuration of consent management and data protection features in SAP CDC.
- Conduct functional testing, validation, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) to ensure solutions meet business needs.
- Document functional workflows, use cases, and training materials for business users and stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP CDC solutions, ensuring smooth operations and user satisfaction.
- Stay informed about SAP CDC product updates, new features, and industry trends to recommend enhancements and best practices.
Organizational Relationships
- Reports directly to the ZICC-based IDAM Enablement & Integration Lead.
- Dotted-line reporting to the US-based Head of CIAM.
- Closely interact with the US-based IDAM/CIAM teams to ensure global alignment.
- Part of the global Technology Risk Management organization under the CISO.
- Collaborate regularly with ZTD Infrastructure teams, including:
- Platform Services
- IT Service Desk & Site Services
- Global Network Services
- Digital Workplace Services
- Interact with external vendors and partners providing software, services, or APIs that require integration with IDAM systems (including requirement establishment, contract negotiation, and technical integration).
- Work with implementation partners responsible for deployment, configuration, and maintenance of integrated solutions within Zoetis IT landscape.
Education and Experience
Education:
- University Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (required).
- Desirable certifications include:
- SAP Certified Development Associate SAP Customer Data Cloud
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS/Azure Cloud Architect Certification
Experience:
- Minimum of 4+ years in Information Systems.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with CIAM, including authentication and authorization management.
- 3+ years of experience in SAP CDC (Gigya) architecture, design, and implementation.
- 2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or other regulated industry, especially Animal Health.
- Proven experience working in global teams across multiple time zones.
- Experience contributing to medium to large-scale, global IT projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse technical teams.
Technical Skills Requirements
This is a detail-oriented, functional role with elements of project management and coordination. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- In-depth understanding of CIAM, consent management, and preference management principles.
- Proven ability to analyze and translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
- Hands-on configuration experience with SAP CDC (Gigya), including:
- Registration flows
- Consent forms
- Preference settings
- Familiarity with authentication standards such as OpenID Connect and SAML.
- Experience integrating SAP CDC with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, e-commerce platforms).
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their application in CIAM solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with business process improvement focus.
- Ability to promote enterprise solutions and drive adoption among stakeholders.
- Excellent documentation skills (workflows, use cases, training content).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Soft Skills & Communication
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and interpersonal collaboration.
- Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
Physical Position Requirements
- Must be available to work from 1 PM IST to 10 PM IST, with a minimum of 3 hours of daily overlap with the US Eastern Time Zone.