Workday Engagement Manager

Join Kainos and Shape the Future  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 a   Workday Engagement Manager   (Consultant) in Kainos, will be   responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of   Workday   solutions for clients by working closely with client business teams and internal   sales and   delivery teams to   define   the scope,   objectives and approach   of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable.    This is a senior position accountab le   for the   entire   delivery 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  project 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.   Agree in g   objectives, outputs, milestones, timescale with client, together with associated contract and commercial terms.   Identifying   requirements, business processes, application configurations, testing plans and other artefacts   to be documented   to ensure shared understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer.   Creat ing   well structured & accurate deliverables and present ing   to client   steering   level   groups to secure proposed   recommendations   and agreement.   Identify ing   and   actioning   appropriate ly   opportunities to win business, including negotiating and closing at a senior client level.   What we are looking for: You will be an   established manager   of systems implementations   with direct experience in the successful   delivery 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,…