Workday Presales Solution Architect at Kainos

Job Description

Workday PreSales Solution Architect — APAC

Location: Melbourne, Homeworker - Australia - South Australia, Homeworker - Australia - Victoria, Homeworker - Australia - Western Australia, Homeworker - Australia, Homeworker - Australia - Queensland, Homeworker - Australia - NSW

Time Type: Full time

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.

At Kainos, we’re building a World-class business development capability across the APAC region, powered by collaboration, innovation, and deep Workday expertise. As a trusted Workday Services Partner, we support organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific to modernise People, Finance, Payroll, and Planning functions using Workday.

As a Workday PreSales Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise transformation journeys across diverse APAC markets. You’ll combine strong Workday platform expertise with pragmatic, consultative presales skills — helping clients navigate complexity, procurement rigor, and change at scale.

This role balances strategic advisory capability with hands-on solution leadership, grounded in how APAC organisations evaluate, procure, and successfully adopt Workday.

What you’ll do

Architect scalable Workday solutions for complex environments
Design end-to-end Workday adoption solutions that account for multi-country deployment, integrations, data privacy, security, reporting, and extensibility — with a clear view of implementation approach and delivery risk.

Shape pragmatic transformation roadmaps
Advise clients on realistic transformation journeys that reflect APAC delivery constraints, change maturity, and internal capability — ensuring solutions are achievable, adoptable, and valued.

Support enterprise and public sector procurement
Partner closely with Business Development teams on formal RFPs, tenders, and value cases common across APAC markets, including government and highly regulated sectors.

Build credibility with senior stakeholders
Engage confidently with executives, People and Finance leaders, IT, and procurement teams — acting as a trusted advisor rather than a product seller.

Improve presales effectiveness at scale
Contribute to consistent presales approaches, collateral, and pursuit discipline that improve pipeline quality and win rates across the region.

Represent Kainos in the APAC Workday ecosystem
Act as a visible Workday thought leader at regional events, client workshops, and partner engagements, reinforcing Kainos’ credibility in complex Workday transformations.

What you’ll bring

Deep Workday capability
Strong hands-on knowledge of at least one of Workday HCM, Financials, Payroll, Adaptive Planning, or Strategic Sourcing, with a solid understanding of Workday architecture and deployment models.

Solution architecture mindset
Ability to position Workday solutions that integrate with broader enterprise landscapes, balancing functional ambition with delivery practicality.

Consultative, culturally aware communication
Confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders across APAC, adapting style to different markets, industries, and decision-making cultures.

Commercial impact
A proven track record of supporting successful bids, and helping clients make confident, well informed investment decisions.

Growth and learning orientation
Curiosity about Workday’s evolving roadmap and a desire to bring new thinking into client conversations across the region.

Why join us?

You’ll operate at the intersection of business, technology, and delivery realism, helping APAC clients make meaningful, sustainable change with Workday. You’ll also help shape how Kainos approaches Workday presales across the region — influencing strategy, standards, and market impact — within a culture that values collaboration, trust, and delivery excellence.

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.

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