Subhankar Bose
Kolkata
Summary
Senior manager in SAP Security & Compliance, specializing in SAP GRC and security with a proven track record at Capgemini. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA upgrades, migrations, and SAP GRC 12 access control implementations. Demonstrated leadership in project management and stakeholder engagement, driving SAP security solutions that enhance innovation and compliance for global enterprises.
Overview
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4
Languages
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Capgemini
Kolkata, India
01.2025 - Current
- Directed multiple SAP S/4HANA security migration, upgrade, and rollout programs across manufacturing, utilities, consumer products, and automotive sectors.
- Acted as trusted Security SME for large-scale transformation initiatives, ensuring secure adoption of SAP S/4HANA while maintaining governance, compliance, and business continuity.
- Successfully managed high-profile and time-critical programs, including recovery and stabilization of complex security upgrade initiatives.
- Led security delivery and factory operations for global clients, driving consistent execution across support, implementation, and transformation workstreams.
- Supported business growth through AI-powered SAP Security & GRC proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and SAP GRC 2026 readiness initiatives.
- Invested in continuous capability development through SAP Security and Public Cloud certifications while advancing organizational readiness for next-generation SAP security challenges.
- Built and led high-performing teams through effective people management, coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement.
Senior Advisory Consultant in SAP GRC and Security
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
06.2020 - 01.2025
- Led multiple SAP GRC Access Control and S/4HANA security transformation programs, delivering compliant, scalable, and automated access governance solutions.
- Acted as trusted Adviser and SME for global clients across consumer goods, logistics, utilities, energy, government, and manufacturing sectors.
- Directed solution design, stakeholder workshops, and governance discussions for large-scale S/4HANA migration and security modernization initiatives.
- Enabled IAM automation through SAP GRC and SAP IDM integration, strengthening compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
- Drove continuous improvement and security governance initiatives; established reusable security frameworks and baseline solutions.
- Collaborated effectively with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and delivery teams to ensure successful transformation outcomes and sustained business value.
Lead Consultant, SAP GRC & Security
ITC Infotech India Ltd.
Kolkata
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Delivered successful SAP GRC 10.1 Access Control implementation, strengthening governance, compliance, and access risk management capabilities for ITC.
- Led operational GRC processes including user access governance, SoD analysis, risk mitigation, and role administration to ensure business continuity and compliance.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and drive informed decision-making.
- Developed team capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication through concise, data-driven reporting and executive-level presentations.
SAP Security Analyst
Infosys Limited
Pune
03.2009 - 11.2016
- Led SAP Security implementation, upgrade, and support engagements for global clients including Novartis, AstraZeneca, and Schlumberger, delivering secure and compliant SAP landscapes.
- Managed end-to-end project delivery spanning role design, authorization management, cutover planning, hypercare, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Led onsite SAP Security for AstraZeneca (UK), fostering strong client relationships and driving successful delivery outcomes.
- Ensured security compliance and operational excellence through SAP IDM, GRC, CUA, Solution Manager, SOX reporting, and audit support across multiple SAP platforms.
- Delivered measurable efficiency gains through automation of user/role administration, reporting, and cutover activities.
- Built organizational capability through cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, training, and team development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Technology
Kolkata, WB2008
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA Security implementation and support
- SAP GRC Access Control implementation and support
- GRC integration with IAM solution
- Develop SAP Security & Compliance framework in collaboration with Audit
- Security upgrade, migration, rollouts
- BTP security support, Public Cloud Security support
- BW security, SOX compliance, CUA, GUI scripting
- AI-powered documentation, RFP and RFI responses, audit compliance
- Leadership and people management
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Business Objects Access Control 10.0
- SAP Certified Technology Professional – System Security Architect
- Generative AI at SAP
- SAP Certified Associate - Security Administrator
- Implementation Consultant - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Specialization
- Establishing SAP Security & Compliance framework in collaboration with Audit
- GRC Access Control 12 end to end implementation and support, integration with IAM solution
- S4HANA Security implementation and support, migration, upgrades, roll outs
- BTP Security support, Public Cloud Security support
- BW Security, CUA, SOx compliance reporting, GUI scripts for mass administration
- AI powered RFP & RFI responses, documentation, Audit compliance
- Client & stakeholders management, collaboration
- Leadership, People Manager
- On-site assignment
Hobbies and interests
- Music
- Sports
- Travel with family
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
1. Highest grade in Infosys SAP Basis/Security training & certification; most viewed artefact publishing; highest performance ratings, Promotion.
2. Demonstrated proficiency during successful on-site assignment in UK for pharmaceutical client AstraZeneca.
3. Successful stints with pharmaceutical client like AstraZeneca, petroleum client like Schlumberger, conglomerate ITC Ltd, logistics client TMILL, energy & utility client Endeavour Energy, automotive client Stellantis
4. Rich exposure to S4HANA migration for GRC Access control, S4HANA Security Migration, Roll outs, Upgrades & GRC 2026 readiness. Leadership & People Manager undertakings.
5. Recipient of awards like BRAVO, INSTA & C2PG, recognitions & numerous appreciations.
6. Achieved cent percent in SAP certification for GRC Access Control; furthermore, SAP System Security Architect, Generative AI at SAP, SAP Security Administrator & S4HANA Public Cloud Security certification badges.
Timeline
Senior Manager
Capgemini
01.2025 - Current
Senior Advisory Consultant in SAP GRC and Security
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2020 - 01.2025
Lead Consultant, SAP GRC & Security
ITC Infotech India Ltd.
11.2016 - 05.2020
SAP Security Analyst
Infosys Limited
03.2009 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Technology