Strategic Workday EDM Architect – Global Delivery

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Workday EDM Solution Architect (Principal) to lead the implementation and configuration of our Employee Document Management application for a global client base. You will oversee a workstream, engage directly on high-profile projects, and act as a senior liaison with clients while shaping business development efforts and delivery excellence.

You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor senior talent, and share expertise to strengthen capability in your region.

Qualifications

• Significant senior/director level experience across multiple ERP/Workday implementations.
• Exceptional knowledge of ERP, Corporate Services, Workday HCM/Financials/Payroll.
• Experience delivering SaaS software projects using modern delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional Workday capabilities and teams.
• Strong business and technology acumen with awareness of industry trends.
• Excellent leadership, delegation, motivation and staff development skills.
• Outstanding customer management with executives and senior stakeholder presentations.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites within the region.
• Ability to collaborate with technical consultants on Workday configuration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Workday EDM solution stream, ensuring quality of implementation.
• Engage on high-profile projects and handle significant functional challenges.
• Support sales with commercially competitive estimates and content.
• Develop capability in area/region and mentor senior talent.
• Share knowledge and provide thought leadership internally and externally.

Skills

Senior leadership

Workday ERP

Business development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Workday EDM Solution Architect (Principal) to lead the implementation and configuration of our Employee Document Management application for a global client base. You will oversee a workstream, engage directly on high-profile projects, and act as a senior liaison with clients while shaping business development efforts and delivery excellence.

You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor senior talent, and share expertise to strengthen capability in your region.