Site Lead - Enterprise Knowledge Management (EKM)

Kentro Estelle iLab; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kentro Estelle iLab is seeking an experienced Site Lead in Stuttgart, Germany, to support a large-scale Enterprise Knowledge Management program for U.S. Special Operations Command. The Site Lead will coordinate contract execution, engage stakeholders, and support knowledge management initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work within a dynamic operational environment. Kentro offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and educational reimbursements, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education, military service, and professional experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or similar environments.
• Demonstrated leadership coordinating teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on‑site point of contact for assigned customer.
• Coordinate execution of contract activities and program objectives.
• Build relationships with military, government, civilian, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Experience in federal environments

Ability to work independently

Knowledge Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Kentro is seeking an experienced Site Lead to support a large‑scale Enterprise Knowledge Management (EKM) program for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting SOCAF in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Site Lead serves as the primary on‑site representative responsible for coordinating contract execution, engaging stakeholders, supporting knowledge management initiatives, and ensuring successful delivery of program objectives. This position requires a collaborative leader capable of working across military, government, civilian, and contractor organizations within a dynamic operational environment.

Location: Onsite - Stuttgart, Germany

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for the assigned customer organization.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day execution of contract activities and support delivery of program objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with military, government, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Support implementation and sustainment of enterprise knowledge management strategies, processes, and governance initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, training events, and customer engagements.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and issues, and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, status updates, and other program documentation.
• Support organizational change, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, security requirements, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education, military service, and professional experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Combatant Command, Service Component, Special Operations, Joint, or other complex federal environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating teams, stakeholders, and mission activities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings, developing reports, and interacting with senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently in fast‑paced and dynamic operational environments.
• Experience supporting Knowledge Management, Information Management, Program Management, Organizational Change Management, Collaboration Technologies, or related mission support functions.
• Experience supporting USSOCOM, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Service Components, Combatant Commands, or Joint organizations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, collaboration platforms, workflow modernization, or information‑sharing environments.
• Agile, ITIL, or similar professional certifications.

Clearance Requirement

• Must hold at minimum Active Secret (Top Secret with SCI eligibility preferred).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. Our hiring practices align with comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure fairness, dignity, and respect for all employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, a 401k with employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. Employees are eligible for education reimbursement toward certifications, degrees, or professional development. We also support wellness initiatives and host events to foster a positive workplace culture.

Reasonable Accommodation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail].