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About Navaide
Navaide partners with federal clients to deliver mission-focused solutions across financial management, ERP, and digital transformation. We bring deep domain expertise, practical execution, and a people-first culture to complex government environments.
Catalysts for a Stronger Tomorrow
At Navaide, we exist to empower organizations to evolve and adapt in a rapidly changing world. By combining human ingenuity with transformative technology, we develop innovative solutions that drive progress for the people and systems that strengthen our nation. Our mission is rooted in agility, scalability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations, ensuring impactful results for our clients and communities.
Position: TEAM LEAD / KANBAN MANAGER
Navaide is seeking an experienced SAP Team Lead with Kanban delivery experience to provide technical leadership and workstream coordination on a Department of Defense contract. The candidate will lead a cross-functional team of SAP analysts and developers, manage work intake and flow using Kanban principles, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned workstream activities.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to a cross-functional team of SAP consultants and analysts
• Manage work intake, prioritization, and flow using Kanban boards and visual management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned workstream, interfacing with Deloitte program leadership and government stakeholders
• Conduct regular team stand-ups, workstream status reviews, and retrospectives
• Review and approve technical work products including functional specifications, test cases, and configuration documentation
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies affecting workstream delivery
• Support resource planning, onboarding of new team members, and knowledge transfer activities
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of SAP functional or technical experience with at least 3 years in a team lead or senior delivery role
• Demonstrated experience managing work using Kanban or similar lean and Agile frameworks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead teams and engage senior stakeholders
• Broad SAP module knowledge across functional or technical domains
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Navy ERP or DoD ERP team lead experience
• Experience leading mixed functional and technical teams on large-scale ERP programs
• SAFe or Kanban certification
• S/4HANA program delivery experience
Certifications
• Kanban Management Professional (KMP) or SAFe certification preferred
• PMP a plus
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
What We Offer
Navaide is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace where our team members can thrive. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and ability to work at a sustainable pace.
• Competitive compensation: $110,000 – $160,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Company perks such as flex spending, wellness initiatives, etc.
• 401(K) matching
About Our Culture
Navaide honors integrity, curiosity, diligence, and collaboration in everything we do. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, communities, and teammates, united by a shared purpose of creating a stronger tomorrow. Navaide is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Navaide is an EEO Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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