Overview Head of Technology role at Kainos.
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At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators, driven by a shared mission to create real impact. We are a people-first culture where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and contributions make a difference. You’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. A technology leader is a key strategic role within the business, making executive technology decisions based on the sector and practices’ direction and goals.
The core responsibilities of a technology leader in Kainos include setting a technology direction, acting as a technical advisor to the business and C-level clients, maintaining a commercial edge over other technology services providers, developing and nurturing technical talent across the organisation, and representing Kainos as a technology evangelist.

Key responsibilities
People Development

Identifying, mentoring and coaching talent within the technical capabilities, supporting a culture of wellbeing and inclusion

Developing future technology talent aligned with the needs of the business in terms of strategic development and succession planning

Creating environments for technical talent to thrive and achieve ambitious goals

Strategy

Conducting strategic analysis and making recommendations that could influence the business strategy over medium- and long-term horizons

Work with Innovation and business development teams to qualify and evidence strategic analysis

Managing the technology budget and making investments aligned to the business strategy

Review, question, and support development of Sector/Practice technology strategy

Business Development

Uses cross-cutting Sector/Practice insights to identify business development opportunities where existing or future technologies can assist in solving existing or future business or client problems





Inspire potential and existing clients and employees within Kainos markets and drive change where necessary

Engage with senior clients as a senior technical adviser and establish trusted relationships positioning Kainos as their technology partner of choice

Communication

Communicate complicated technical goals to non-technical people

Engender enthusiasm about the possibilities new technologies can offer

Project the Kainos technology voice external to the organisation and represent Kainos in the broader technology ecosystem

Partner Development

Ensure appropriate engagement and relationships across the Kainos technology community with strategic partners

Identify and develop future go-to-market strategies with strategic partners

Develop peer relationships with key strategic partners

Qualify and introduce new partners to our business and Sectors/Practices

Maximise the value we achieve across the technology team from our partnership relationships

Innovation

Support alignments across peers and capability in researching and qualifying relevant technology shifts

Identify, recommend and drive strategic technology investments (skills, capability, partnerships, etc.)

Researching and qualifying current and future technologies

Infosec

Accountable for delivery-focused Infosec across the organisation

Delivery and Assurance

Accountable for Bid and Delivery Assurance across the organisation

Supporting Sector/Practice teams to plan for delivery ahead

Strategic delivery engagement and exceptional escalations

Minimum Essential Requirements





Has experience of setting a technology focused vision and directing change across a spectrum of disciplines, balancing a focus on people, customer impact and commercial implications

Embeds a continuous improvement approach to direction of process, people and use of technology

Proven experience being accountable for different sizes and shapes of technology delivery challenges, e.g. services project, multi-team programme, packaged product. Building relationships and influencing at a c-suite level

Has applied innovative/creative thinking to new offerings and accounts to develop business; applying solid commercial awareness

Able to prioritise their time across multiple major projects particularly when working to deadlines

We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and wider community

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 our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Information Services

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📌 Head of Technology (Ontario)
🏢 Kainos
📍 Ontario