SAP Security & Authorization Lead

Location: Luogosanto

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Reports ToIS Manager We are building a new global ISIT organization for our Robotics company, creating a modern cloud‑driven ERP landscape that will support our global sales, service and production operations. To help shape this future, we are looking for an experienced S/4

HANA Roles and Authorization Functional Analyst who wants to be part of a major transformation and contribute to a world‑class digital foundation.

Responsibilities Design and maintain the global SAP Public Cloud authorization model, leveraging task‑based and persona‑based role templates.

Collaborate with IcoFR lead to design principles.

Own end‑to‑end lifecycle of Business Roles in all SAP system.

Ensure Minimum Baseline Security requirements are met.

Ensure segregation of duties (SoD) is embedded in design.

Coordinate with functional teams to ensure business processes map correctly to role assignments while staying compliant.

Ensure consistent user provisioning and account lifecycle processes across all regions.

Evaluate SAP Public Cloud releases for security impact, role/catalog changes, new apps, and mandatory redesign.

The position can be based in India, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Portugal, Mexico or the United States, following a hybrid working model, depending on country.

Qualifications Minimum 10 years of SAP Security & Authorization experience

Deep knowledge of task-based roles, business roles, identity lifecycle, and SAP authorization concepts.

Strong understanding of SoD frameworks, GRC/IAG, and audit & compliance requirements.

Demonstrated experience in SAP Cloud Identity Services as well as Public Cloud.

Experience supporting global rollout programs with complex role models.

Strong documentation skills for governance, risk, and baseline control requirements.

Bachelor degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or Business Information Management.

SAP certification.

Experience working in global industrial or engineering environments (e.g., manufacturing)
Exposure to automation (e.g. using SAP GRC rulesets, scripting for role analysis, automation tools).Benefits & Perks At ABB Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

Our benefits are competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Join UsWe empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
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