Transformation & Advisory Director (Value & Programme)

Kainos; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos, a leading UK technology and consulting partner, is seeking a senior transformation adviser to shape value in Workday programmes. You will engage with CFOs, CHROs and sponsors to anchor outcomes to a strong business case and governance framework.

You will lead multi-country Workday transformation initiatives, drive benefits realisation, roadmaps, KPIs, and ensure delivery against benchmarks while growing the advisory practice across EMEA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in management consultancy or transformation.
• Proven track record advising C-suite stakeholders on large-scale ERP Cloud enabled transformation.
• Proven track record in winning large global transformation consulting assignments.
• Demonstrable expertise in business case development, benefits management and value realisation.
• Experience leading or assuring complex, multi-workstream programmes, including budget, risk and governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to C-suite and executive sponsors (CFO, CHRO, CIO, COO), shaping transformation vision and investment cases.
• Lead customer value definition and realisation on transformation projects in a billable capacity.
• Provide senior programme assurance and design governance for multi-country Workday programmes.
• Originate, shape and win advisory work through Phase 0 / Pathfinder engagements and RFP responses.
• Support sales activity across EMEA and help achieve sales targets.

Skills

Executive advisory

C-suite engagement

Value realisation

Business case development

Programme governance

Sales & BD

Education

MSP/PRINCE2/PMP certification

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle ERP

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.

The problem we collectively solve for customers

Organisations invest in Workday to transform how they run their People, Finance and Planning services – yet most fail to realise the value they set out to achieve. Programmes drift from the business case, legacy operating models and fragmented processes are simply re-platformed, and people are not ready, willing or able to work differently at go-live. The result is a modern platform sitting on top of yesterday’s organisation, with value eroding in the months after deployment.

Main purpose of the role

Lead Kainos’ value and programme advisory, ensuring Workday transformations are anchored to a clear business case and governed to deliver measurable outcomes. Act as trusted adviser to CFOs, CHROs and transformation sponsors from Phase 0 through to benefits realisation.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to C-suite and executive sponsors (CFO, CHRO, CIO, COO), shaping transformation vision, ambition and investment cases and holding the room at board and steering committee level.
• Lead customer value definition and realisation on transformation projects in a billable capacity – road-mapping, business cases, benefits frameworks, KPIs and value tracking – proving delivery against Kainos’ Workday value benchmarks across a multi-year horizon.
• Provide senior programme assurance and design governance, mobilisation and delivery approaches for complex, multi-country Workday programmes, intervening decisively when value or delivery is at risk.
• Originate, shape and win advisory work: lead Phase 0 / Pathfinder engagements, proposals, RFP responses and commercial propositions, growing the T&A pipeline and account footprint.
• Actively support sales activity across EMEA and achieve agreed sales targets that drive value across net new and customer base.
• Build and lead the specialism – developing methods, IP, thought leadership and a high-performing team of consultants, and partnering with Workday and delivery leadership.

Essential Criteria

• 15+ years in management consultancy or transformation, with significant time at Director or Partner level.
• Proven track record advising C-suite stakeholders on large-scale ERP Cloud enabled transformation.
• Proven track record in winning large global transformation consulting assignments
• Demonstrable expertise in business case development, benefits management and value realisation.
• Experience leading or assuring complex, multi-workstream programmes, including budget, risk and governance.
• Strong commercial acumen, with evidence of selling and shaping advisory work.
• Outstanding executive communication, facilitation and influencing skills.

Desirable criteria

• Workday (or SAP / Oracle cloud ERP) programme experience across HCM, Financials or Planning.
• Recognised programme or portfolio certification (MSP, PRINCE2, PMP) or a value management qualification.
• Big 4 / tier-1 consultancy background.
• Published thought leadership or public speaking experience.

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.