SAP BU Roles & Authorization / Onboarding Service Specialist

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited in Bangalore is hiring a SAP BU Roles & Authorization / Onboarding Service Specialist. You will manage SAP BU roles, authorizations, and onboarding services for new project members, ensuring secure access across S/4HANA, ECC, and related modules.

The role requires strong communication, SAP IAM expertise, and knowledge of governance standards like SOX/GDPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or related field.
• Hands-on SAP user administration and role management experience (S/4HANA, ECC).
• Familiarity with SAP authorization concepts (PFCG, SU01, SUIM) and governance/compliance (SOX, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Create an overview of SAP user communities across development and live operation phases.
• Harmonize BU role definitions across SAP products with governance and owners.
• Maintain BU role and access matrices for SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, EWM, TM).
• Design onboarding forms; process onboarding requests within 24 hours; enable SAP IDs with appropriate access rights.
• Automate onboarding steps from request to IAM system and conduct regular access reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Global engagement

SAP IAM knowledge

RBAC and cybersecurity

Moderation and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

PFCG roles

SU01

SUIM

IAM tools

Onboarding automation

Job description

Job Description - SAP BU Roles & Authorization / Onboarding Service Specialist (MER000493C)

Description

Job Title: SAP BU Roles & Authorization / Onboarding Service Specialist

About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Role Overview

This role focuses on managing SAP Business Unit (BU) roles and authorizations and delivering onboarding services for new project members. The position ensures secure and efficient access management within SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, and related modules) aligned with governance and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create an overview of user communities for all phases (development, live operation) and logistic levels (VS1 to VS3) within SAP environments.
• Harmonize BU role definitions across SAP products and regions in collaboration with governance and product owners.
• Maintain BU role and technical access matrix for SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, EWM, TM).
• Provide detailed documentation and descriptions of SAP roles and authorizations.

Onboarding Service

• Design onboarding forms for new SAP project members.
• Process onboarding requests within 24 hours (working days only).
• Enable SAP user IDs and apply required access rights as per role/access matrix.
• Automate onboarding steps from request form to IAM system (Identity & Access Management) integrated with SAP.
• Conduct and document regular SAP access reviews to disable accounts of project members who have exited.

Required Skills & Personal Characteristics

• Strong communication skills; ability to engage globally without hesitation.
• Quick understanding of both business and IT requirements.
• Awareness of SAP Identity & Access Management, role-based access control, and cybersecurity principles.
• Skilled in moderation and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience in SAP user administration and role management (S/4HANA, ECC, and related modules).
• Familiarity with SAP authorization concepts (PFCG roles, SU01, SUIM, etc.).
• Experience with IAM tools and onboarding automation.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Preferred Certifications

• SAP Certified Technology Associate (System Administration or Security).
• ITIL or IAM-related certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of mobility.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies and global logistics transformation projects.
• Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Access world-class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited

Primary Location

India-Karnataka-Bangalore

Work Locations

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India, Embassy Crest 'Embassy Crest' Plot No 5, EPIP Zone, Phase 1, 560 066