Principal Workday EDM Solution Architect

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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.

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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  

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.