Workday Engagement Manager

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At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

As aWorkday Engagement Manager(Consultant) in Kainos, will beresponsible for ensuring the successful delivery ofWorkdaysolutions for clients by working closely with client business teams and internalsales anddelivery teams todefinethe scope,objectives and approachof solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable.

This is a senior position accountablefor theentiredelivery lifecycle

Your key responsibilities include:

• Commercially managing the implementation of global Workday programmes from pre-salesthrough implementation to hand over to AMS (Application Management Services).

• Acting as the key client interface between functional and technical teams and the client.

• Pragmatically offering domain experience(HCM, Fins, Payroll or where relevant to a Workday Capability)to provide functional insight and thought-leadership.

• Managing all aspects ofproject delivery including project planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial management and customer satisfaction.

• Leading and supporting blended teams of colleagues, client and partner resources to share knowledge and develop an integrated delivery ethic.

• Agreeingobjectives, outputs, milestones, timescale with client, together with associated contract and commercial terms.

• Identifyingrequirements, business processes, application configurations, testing plans and other artefactsto be documentedto ensure shared understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer.

• Creatingwell structured & accurate deliverables and presentingto clientsteeringlevelgroups to secure proposedrecommendationsand agreement.

• Identifyingandactioningappropriatelyopportunities to win business, including negotiating and closing at a senior client level.

What we are looking for:

• You will be anestablished managerof systems implementationswith direct experience in the successfuldelivery of IT solutions within a consulting environment, coupled with exceptional personal drive and ambition to progress your career.

• Full lifecycle project management experience, from initial opportunity through to requirement development / definition, functional solution design, implementation, data-migration, system testing, user acceptance testing, go-live and service management.

• Workday PM Certification and Two years ofWorkday Project Managementexperience with a consulting/IT services environment.

• Strongcommercial management, influencingand negotiation skills.

• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will know when to push back, when to escalate, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer

• Strong business writing skills with experience in the production of business cases, requirement documentation, tender documents, contracts, statements of work and change requests.

• Demonstrable success in identifying and taking appropriate action on opportunities for additional business.

• Ability to provide effective pre-sales support as required, including devising and costing viable, winning solutions working closely with a sales team.

• Sound commercial judgement, with a proven track record in the execution of contract and commercial terms applying to the project.

• Commercial experience of running a teamwith experience in managing distributed teams.

• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)

Nice to have:

• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing teams

• Strong functional domain expertise including areas such as core HRand Finance including Payroll.

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.