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.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a Workday Engagement Managerin Kainos, you’ll fully manage the successful implementation of Workday solutions forcustomers by working closelywith customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definitionand deliveryof solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’lltake accountability for the complete delivery lifecyclealongside the sales and capability Solution Architects
You’llmanage all aspects of yourprojects, which will typically be either one large, complexproject or multiple smaller projects. This will include project planning, resourcing,milestonet racking, commercial managementand customer satisfaction.
This is a senior position accountablefor the entiredelivery lifecycle
Your key responsibilities include:
Commercially managing the implementation of global Workday programmes from pre-sales through 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 of projectdelivery including project planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial managementand customer satisfaction.
Leading and supporting blended teams of colleagues, clientand 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 artefacts to be documented to ensure shared understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Creatingwell structured & accurate deliverables and present ingto client steeringlevel groups to secure proposedrecommendationsand agreement.
Identifyingand actioning appropriatelyopportunities to win business, including negotiating and closing at a senior client level.
What we are looking for:
Experience in implementing Workday with direct experience in the successful delivery ofsolutions within a consulting environment.
Workday PM Certification
Working with Workday delivery methodologies
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 servicemanagement
Fluent in Dutch and English
Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalationsappropriately
Commercial experience of managing and supporting geographically distributed and blended teams of colleagues, clientand partner resources to share knowledge anddevelop an integrated delivery ethic
Demonstrable success in identifying and taking appropriate action on opportunities for additional business.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions underpressuretaking a balanced view of customer demands and Kainos commercials
Ability to widen and maintain a network of external contacts
Understanding ofrisk management andableto manage risk
Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
Support the operations functionensurethat our consultant pool is used in the most commercially advantageous way, balancing development needs and personalpreferences
Nice to have:
Develop and deliver products/offerings and services that differentiate Kainos in the marketplace
Identify talent for rapid development within the capability
Experience of managing, mentoringand developing teams
PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification
Strong functional domain expertise including areas such asHR and Finance (including Payroll)
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.
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier.
We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow.
Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
