Workday AMS Service 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:
[Implementation] As a Workday Engagement Manager (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll support a more experienced engagement manager in the successful implementation of enterprise scale Workday solutions for customers by working closely with customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definition and delivery management of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll be supported to deliver the complete delivery lifecycle alongside the leadership of internal capability both from functional (HR) and project delivery perspective. You’ll learn to manage all aspects of your project, including project planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial management and customer satisfaction.
[AMS] As a Workday Engagement Manager (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the successful post deployment service delivery of Workday solutions for customers by working closely with customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definition and delivery management of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll learn to manage all aspects of your engagement, including governance, planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial management and customer satisfaction.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
• Some lifecycle project experience, either initial opportunity through to requirement development / definition, functional solution design, implementation, data-migration, system testing, user acceptance testing, go-live and service management.
• Some commercial management and negotiation skills.
• Success in identifying and taking appropriate action on opportunities for additional business.
• Ability to provide effective pre-sales support, including devising and costing viable, winning solutions working closely with a sales team.
• Sound commercial judgement, with a proven track record in the execution of contract and commercial terms applying to the project.
• Very good customer focus, with experience in a customer-facing, consulting environment. Able to understand customer needs and build relationships. Able to understand when to escalate issues.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation.
• Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision
• Able to plan own workload and meet deadlines
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times
• Awareness of the Kainos story and wider business offering
• Awareness of company strategy and how to support it
• Able to come up with improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willing to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirements
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
• [AMS only] You will have direct experience in the successful post deployment service delivery of IT solutions within a consulting environment, coupled with exceptional personal drive and ambition to progress your career.
• [AMS only] Experience of adhering to service management disciplines, service level agreements and ISO standards.
DESIRABLE
• Working in an Agile project environment
• PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification
• [AMS only] ITIL (or similar) certification
• Some functional HR domain expertise including areas such as core HR, recruitment, talent management, absence management and learning and development.
• Business writing skills with experience in the production of business cases, requirement documentation, tender documents, contracts, statements of work and change requests
• Experience of managing distributed team
• Experience in managing and supporting blended teams of colleagues, client and partner resources to share knowledge and develop an integrated delivery ethic
Embracing our differences
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.
Apply To This Job
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:
[Implementation] As a Workday Engagement Manager (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll support a more experienced engagement manager in the successful implementation of enterprise scale Workday solutions for customers by working closely with customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definition and delivery management of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll be supported to deliver the complete delivery lifecycle alongside the leadership of internal capability both from functional (HR) and project delivery perspective. You’ll learn to manage all aspects of your project, including project planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial management and customer satisfaction.
[AMS] As a Workday Engagement Manager (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the successful post deployment service delivery of Workday solutions for customers by working closely with customer business teams and internal delivery teams to drive the scope, definition and delivery management of solutions that are fit for purpose and commercially viable. You’ll learn to manage all aspects of your engagement, including governance, planning, resourcing, milestone tracking, commercial management and customer satisfaction.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
• Some lifecycle project experience, either initial opportunity through to requirement development / definition, functional solution design, implementation, data-migration, system testing, user acceptance testing, go-live and service management.
• Some commercial management and negotiation skills.
• Success in identifying and taking appropriate action on opportunities for additional business.
• Ability to provide effective pre-sales support, including devising and costing viable, winning solutions working closely with a sales team.
• Sound commercial judgement, with a proven track record in the execution of contract and commercial terms applying to the project.
• Very good customer focus, with experience in a customer-facing, consulting environment. Able to understand customer needs and build relationships. Able to understand when to escalate issues.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation.
• Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision
• Able to plan own workload and meet deadlines
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times
• Awareness of the Kainos story and wider business offering
• Awareness of company strategy and how to support it
• Able to come up with improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willing to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirements
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
• [AMS only] You will have direct experience in the successful post deployment service delivery of IT solutions within a consulting environment, coupled with exceptional personal drive and ambition to progress your career.
• [AMS only] Experience of adhering to service management disciplines, service level agreements and ISO standards.
DESIRABLE
• Working in an Agile project environment
• PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification
• [AMS only] ITIL (or similar) certification
• Some functional HR domain expertise including areas such as core HR, recruitment, talent management, absence management and learning and development.
• Business writing skills with experience in the production of business cases, requirement documentation, tender documents, contracts, statements of work and change requests
• Experience of managing distributed team
• Experience in managing and supporting blended teams of colleagues, client and partner resources to share knowledge and develop an integrated delivery ethic
Embracing our differences
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.
Apply To This Job