Job Description:
Step into a high-impact leadership role as SAP GRC Senior Lead within Mars Global Services, our shared services division, and help shape the future of Mars Inc. through our Digital Core transformation. The Digital Core is Mars’ strategic initiative to modernize and unify our SAP landscape, leveraging S/4HANA on RISE to drive operational excellence, security, and compliance across our global business.
In this role, you will be responsible for the technical design, configuration, deployment, and ongoing operation of the SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) system—an essential component of our Digital Core. The GRC Access Control (AC) system enables compliant user access processes, including access request provisioning, segregation of duties, and emergency access management (Firefighter), ensuring that only the right people have the right access at the right time.
Reporting to the SAP Security Senior Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Digital Core Security Team and Controls Team to ensure the GRC AC system is robust, scalable, and ready to support ongoing go-lives and deployments of user populations onto the Digital Core S/4HANA platform. You will also provide oversight and guidance for the steady-state operations of the GRC AC solution, helping Mars maintain the highest standards of security and compliance as we continue our transformation journey.
What are we looking for?
8+ years of hands-on experience configuring SAP GRC Access Control, including MSMP workflow, BRF+ configuration, connector setup, rule set creation, and master data management
Proven experience implementing SAP security and GRC in S/4HANA transformation programs, with a strong understanding of GRC’s role in project lifecycles
Deep knowledge of SAP security role-based access controls, IT General Computer Controls, segregation of duties, sensitive access risks, and mitigating controls
Expertise in SAP identity management concepts such as user provisioning, access reviews, terminations, and single sign-on
Ability to collaborate effectively with SAP Basis, Identity, and Architecture teams to design integrated security solutions involving GRC
Experience with SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance (IAG) implementation is a plus
Strong communication skills to present complex GRC and security topics to both technical and business audiences
What will be your key responsibilities?
Own the end-to-end SAP GRC solution for the new S/4HANA on RISE Digital Core landscape
Design and enhance SAP GRC solution architecture to meet evolving business needs
Integrate SAP GRC with other systems and data sources to ensure seamless compliance management
Configure GRC Access Control workflows, rule sets, and security roles with precision
Manage GRC master data setup and conduct thorough testing aligned with S/4HANA transformation phases
Develop test plans, coordinate testing activities, and troubleshoot complex GRC issues
Create and maintain comprehensive GRC configuration and training documentation
Lead knowledge transfer sessions to Mars SAP Security AMS support teams to ensure smooth steady-state operations
Support SAP Security Project Team in planning and incorporating GRC tasks into S/4 implementation timelines and status reporting
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles
Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring SAP GRC Access Control
- Proven experience implementing SAP security and GRC in S/4HANA transformation programs
- Deep knowledge of SAP security role-based access controls
- Expertise in SAP identity management concepts
- Ability to collaborate with SAP Basis, Identity, and Architecture teams
- Experience with SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance (IAG) implementation
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
