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. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS: As a Workday Engagement Manager   in Kainos, you’ll fully manage the successful   implementation of Workday solutions for   customers by working closely   with customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definition   and delivery   of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable.   You’ll   take accountability for the complete delivery lifecycle   alongside the   sales and capability Solution Architects .   You’ll   manage all aspects of your   projects, which will typically be either one large, complex   project or multiple smaller projects. This will include project planning, resourcing,   milestone   t racking, commercial   management   and customer satisfaction.   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 ing   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: Experience in   implementing  Workday…