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 Product Consultant (Principal) at Kainos, you will be responsible for leading and assuring significant engagements from concept through to delivery. An experienced analyst with an ability to shape product strategies and business cases, the successful candidate will have significant experience of Agile transformation and programme delivery in a user-centred product context. You’ll also manage, coach and develop a small number of senior staff, with a focus on managing employee performance
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
• Extensive vertical knowledge of Product Management, coupled with strong knowledge of User Experience, Agile and Programme Assurance disciplines.
• In depth experience of at least two major business verticals (e.g. Telco, Financial Services, Retail)
• Experience of at least two business application environments (e.g. CRM, eCommerce etc.)
• Experience of strong C-Level stakeholder communication and relationship building, including coaching and mentoring of clients to raise awareness of product management.
• Broad business and technology understanding and a good awareness of industry trends.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team.
• Experience of line management or coaching
• Expert facilitator: able to drive focused outcomes from large gatherings of diverse stakeholders and interest groups.
• Able to plan and lead consulting engagements from initiation through to completion.
• Excellent commercial awareness and sound understanding of business and project dynamics.
• Demonstrated adaptability to embrace and lead in new disciplines.
• Excellent communicator: able to explain, persuade and justify decisions.
• Highly effective at translating business requirements into cost-effective functional requirements
• Good commercial awareness, always delivering within project constraints
• A strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall Project Management delivery methodologies
• Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines within uncertain and fast-changing environments.
• We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team management skills, including effectively managing a multi-disciplinary team is crucial
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
DESIRABLE
• Experience of working in a digital start up.
• Experience of working as a product manager and delivering high quality digital products.
• Experience of working in a full-service digital agency environment.
• Experience leading Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Project management experience across a range of methodologies and frameworks (e.g. waterfall, scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, MSP etc.)
• Certified Scrum Product Owner
• Active participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.)
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.
Skills Required
- Extensive product management expertise
- Strong knowledge of User Experience, Agile, and programme assurance disciplines
- In-depth experience in at least two major business verticals
- Experience in at least two business application environments, such as CRM or eCommerce
- Experience communicating and building relationships with C-level stakeholders
- Experience coaching and mentoring clients
- Broad business and technology understanding with awareness of industry trends
- Demonstrable experience delivering as part of an Agile team
- Experience with line management or coaching
- Expert facilitation skills with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to plan and lead consulting engagements from initiation through completion
- Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of business and project dynamics
- Ability to adapt to and lead in new disciplines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into cost-effective functional requirements
- Understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines in changing environments
- Strong team management skills, including management of multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage, mentor, and coach team members and the wider community
- Experience working in a digital startup
- Experience working as a product manager and delivering digital products
- Experience in a full-service digital agency environment
- Experience leading digital transformation initiatives
- Project management experience across multiple methodologies and frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, or MSP
- Certified Scrum Product Owner qualification
- Participation in professional communities of interest
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
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What We Do
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.
