Business Process Architect SAP GRC Access Control & Process Control

The Business Process Architect in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Access Control & Process Control acts as a vital link between Business and IT, driving the organization towards effective governance, risk management, and compliance. This position will concentrate on "Segregation of Duties" (SoD) and "User Access Management," requiring extensive knowledge of SAP Access Control and Process Control. You will be responsible for guiding the harmonization of SoD, User Authorization, and Control Automation processes across various business sectors, utilizing the latest platforms within a compliant international environment. This role is based in Bangalore, India, and will be reporting to Head of IT Service Continuity and IT Risk Management. Your primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Process Migration and Harmonization: Lead the migration of sector-specific ERPs to a unified platform, harmonizing the underlying rules and processes while ensuring compliance with governance standards.Risk and Compliance Oversight: Ensure that the SoD and User Access frameworks remain conflict-free as business functions transition to a shared service model. This involves revising documentary guidelines, defining business roles, and overseeing change management.Process Control and Automation: Implement and manage SAP GRC Process Control to improve compliance through automation and monitoring of internal controls. Facilitate the transition from manual to automated controls, focusing on critical control points such as IT General Controls (ITGCs), three-way matching, and Critical Profile Checks.Internal Controls and Audit Readiness: Design and maintain the control framework for business processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and readiness for internal and external audits. Collaborate with internal control owners, auditors, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and auditable control execution.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with financial governance teams, process owners, and authorization experts to align business needs with GRC controls. Engage with external auditors and third-party partners for ongoing compliance reviews.Change Management and Business Role Design: Support change management activities by assisting in the design and implementation of business roles and authorization structures, ensuring compliance with SoD and Process Control requirements. Who You Are:A minimum of 5 years of functional experience with SAP, including end-to-end implementations in large organizations.Business Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of core business processes (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report) and their alignment with Access Controls (mandatory).Technical Knowledge: Ability to work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Proficient in understanding technical configurations and effectively communicating them in business terms (mandatory).Expertise in SAP GRC Access Control & Process Control: In-depth knowledge of Access Risk Analysis (ARA), Access Request Management (ARM), Emergency Access Management (EAM), and Process Control (preferred).Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills.Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.Demonstrated ability to lead cross- functional team collaboration.