Transformation & Advisory Director – Value & Programme

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior sponsors, including the CFO, CHRO, CIO, and COO.

• Define and shape the transformation vision, aspirations, and investment strategies.

• Lead the identification and realization of customer value on billable transformation projects.

• Create roadmaps, business cases, benefits frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), and value tracking mechanisms.

• Demonstrate delivery against Kainos’ Workday value benchmarks over an extended multi-year period.

• Provide senior program assurance and establish governance, mobilization, and delivery methodologies for intricate, multi-country Workday initiatives.

• Step in when the value or delivery of projects is jeopardized.

• Initiate, develop, and secure advisory engagements, including Phase 0/Pathfinder projects, proposals, and RFP submissions.

• Expand the Transformation & Advisory pipeline and enhance account presence.

• Support sales initiatives across EMEA and meet defined sales objectives.

• Build and lead the specialization, advancing methods, intellectual property, thought leadership, and a high-performing consulting team.

• Collaborate with Workday and delivery leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in management consulting or transformation, with substantial time spent at the Director or Partner level.

• A proven history of advising C-suite stakeholders on extensive ERP Cloud-enabled transformations.

• A solid track record in securing large global transformation consulting projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing business cases, managing benefits, and realizing value.

• Experience leading or overseeing complex, multi-workstream programs, inclusive of budget management, risk assessment, and governance.

• Strong commercial insight, evidenced by experience in selling and shaping advisory work.

• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.

• Experience with Workday, SAP, or Oracle cloud ERP programs in areas such as HCM, Financials, or Planning.

• Recognized program or portfolio certifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMP) or a qualification in value management.

• Background with Big 4 or tier-1 consulting firms.

• Experience in published thought leadership or public speaking engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• A culture that prioritizes people.

• Support for growth and professional development.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Equal opportunities for success.

• Accommodations and adjustments in the recruitment process.

• Private discussions to customize the recruitment process according to candidates' needs.