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 EDM Solution Architect (Principal) in Kainos, you’ll be fully accountable for the quality of how we implement and configure our exciting Employee Document Management application for our global customer base, typically leading a workstream. You’ll use your expertise to engage directly on high profile projects, to handle any significant functional challenges, and will be an important senior liaison and escalation for our clients.
You’ll take part in business development activities, working with the sales team on opportunities within your area and will be jointly accountable for achieving sales targets, providing commercially competitive estimates and content to support the sales process.
You’ll be key to developing the capability in your area and/or your local region, in attracting, recruiting, developing and mentoring senior talent. As an expert in your capability or capabilities, you’ll share knowledge and direct thought leadership both internally and externally.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
Significant experience of operating at a senior or director level in your capability or capabilities on multiple large ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday implementations
Exceptional understanding of ERP, Corporate Services and/or HCM Workday product, Financials, Payroll as well as your specialist Capability (Product Manager in the Workday ecosystem is ideal but not mandatory)
Exceptional understanding of and experience in delivery methodologies and models specifically designed for software as a service
Significant experience working in multiple ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday capabilities
Broad business and technology experience and a good awareness of industry trends
Excellent leadership skills, including ability to delegate, motivate, lead, attract and develop staff
Excellent customer management experience, working with senior executives in customer organisations with the ability to formally present to senior client and conference audiences
Excellent skills in managing conflicting demands and performing effectively in complex and difficult situations, including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management
Sound commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targets
Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
Ability to work with different functional & technical consultants to understand cross functional dimensions of Workday configuration
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
DESIRABLE:
Professional qualifications where applicable in your Capability
Workday certification in HCM, Financials or Payroll and at least two additional specialisms
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
Your role may or may not involve managing people. Where you do have direct reports your responsibilities may include:
Agreeing, setting and reviewing your and your team’s goals aligned to Kainos, Workday BU and your Capability
Providing support so that your and your team’s goals can be achieved
Reviewing and refining goals for relevance and to keep performance on track
Reviewing performance against goals and provide feedback
Conducting 1:1 monthly and/or project completion feedback meetings
Requesting and providing regular feedback in Workday
Completing End of Year reviews and agreeing the outcomes for the year
Identifying training to support your and your team’s development
Pursuing and supporting you and your team members’ career paths and progression
Reviewing weekly workload forecasting (staff allocations and timesheet checks) and utilisation
Actively being involved in recruitment/interviews
Reviewing attrition and retention metrics
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
- Significant senior- or director-level experience across multiple large ERP, corporate services, or Workday implementations
- Exceptional understanding of ERP, corporate services, Workday HCM, Financials, and Payroll
- Exceptional experience with software-as-a-service delivery methodologies and models
- Significant experience across multiple ERP, corporate services, or Workday capabilities
- Broad business and technology experience with awareness of industry trends
- Excellent leadership skills, including delegation, motivation, staff development, and team leadership
- Excellent customer-management experience with senior executives and formal client or conference presentations
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship management, and complex-demand management skills
- Sound commercial understanding of utilization and targets within a services organization
- Ability to travel to customer sites within the same region, with minimal out-of-region travel
- Ability to collaborate with functional and technical consultants on cross-functional Workday configuration
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professional qualifications in the relevant capability
- Workday certification in HCM, Financials, or Payroll plus at least two additional specialisms
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.
Kainos Insights
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.
