EDM Engagement Manager

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos seeks an EDM Engagement Manager to lead the implementation of Workday solutions. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, acting as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams. This role emphasizes project management skills and experience in Workday, aimed at creating significant impacts within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing Workday (or other ERP) in a consulting environment.
• Full lifecycle project management experience.
• Excellent communicator with impact and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful implementation of EDM application for Workday.
• Act as the key client interface between functional and technical teams.
• Commercially manage the implementation from pre-sales through to handover.

Skills

Project Management

Business Writing

Customer Focus

Communication

Education

Workday PM Certification

PRINCE 2 Certification

Job description

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 an EDM Engagement Manager in Kainos, you’ll fully manage the successful implementation of Employee Document Management application for Workday. You'll be closely working 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.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commercially managing the implementation of EDM Product for 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.

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in implementing Workday (or other ERP) with direct experience in the successful delivery of solutions within a consulting environment/ IT services environment.

• Full lifecycle project management experience, from initial opportunity through to requirement development / definition, functional solution design, implementation, data-migration, system testing, user acceptance testing, go-live and service management.

• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalations appropriately.

• Commercial e xperience of managing and supporting geographically distributed and blended teams of colleagues, client and partner resources to share knowledge and develop an integrated delivery ethic.

• Excellent communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact and credibility. Sound ability to formally present to senior Client audiences.

• Excellent business writing skills with experience in the production of business cases, requirement documentation, tender documents, contracts, statements of work and change requests.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of customer demands and Kainos commercials.

• Support the operations function ensure that our consultant pool is used in the most commercially advantageous way, balancing development needs and personal preferences.

DESIRABLE:

• Preferably Workday PM Certified.

• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing teams.

• Working with Workday or other SaaS delivery methodolog ies

• PRINCE 2 (or similar) certification.

• Strong functional domain expertise including areas such as HR and Finance.

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.