Position: Director of SAP Solutions
How You Will Make an Impact:
The Director of SAP Solutions will lead Navaide’s SAP practice, focusing on delivering robust, scalable, and future-ready SAP solutions. This role demands deep technical expertise in SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and related integrations, with a focus on federal government environments. The Director will manage and develop a team of SAP professionals, oversee delivery excellence, and ensure that our SAP services are consistently aligned with client objectives and emerging industry trends.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex SAP S/4HANA solutions, ensuring they meet both functional and technical requirements for scalability, security, and performance.
- Oversee end-to-end SAP solution lifecycle management, from blueprinting and deployment to post-implementation support.
- Direct SAP functional and technical teams to ensure the integration of SAP modules like FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and others, ensuring seamless operations across client environments.
- Drive the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and cloud migration strategies, implementing best practices in SAP architecture (including ABAP development, SAP UI5/Fiori, and SAP Analytics Cloud).
- Leverage emerging SAP technologies such as SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), SAP HANA, and SAP AI/ML integration to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of federal clients.
- Advocate for the use of SAP Activate methodology in all SAP projects, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to SAP transformations.
- Lead the integration of SAP S/4HANA with other enterprise systems such as Appian, Salesforce, and legacy government systems, ensuring data consistency and process optimization.
- Implement data governance frameworks and ensure effective master data management within SAP ecosystems.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand Navaide’s SAP practice, supporting business development activities through technical expertise and client consultations.
- Assist in the creation of proposals and technical demonstrations for potential clients, positioning Navaide as a leader in SAP solutions for the federal sector.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAP architects, consultants, and developers, ensuring continuous professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence and collaboration within the SAP practice and across Navaide’s other service lines, such as Digital Transformation and Data Science.
Relevant Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP, including deep expertise with SAP S/4HANA architecture, implementation, and migration.
- Proficient in SAP Fiori, SAP UI5, and modern user experience design within SAP environments.
- Strong understanding of SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM, and their integration points.
- Experience with SAP HANA, ABAP development, and cloud deployments (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform or AWS/Azure hosting for SAP).
- Expertise in SAP data migration tools and techniques, including SAP Data Services, LSMW, and IDocs.
- Proven experience leading SAP teams, with the ability to manage both onshore and offshore resources.
- Strong business development acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Navaide’s SAP practice.
- Prior experience in SAP implementations for federal agencies or defense clients, with a solid understanding of the complexities in government contracting and program management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, SAP Certified Technology Specialist) are preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, SAP Certified Technology Specialist) are preferred.
