Job Descriptionhackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.\ NJoin Kainos and Shapethe Future\ NAt 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.\ NWe 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.\ NReady to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.\ NOWN THE STRATEGY BEHIND KAINOS’ PALANTIR VENTURE \ NKainos is one of Palantir’s most trusted partners, delivering national-scale transformation in Defence, Healthcare, and Enterprise using Foundry and AIP. As Palantir Services Director, you will lead and shape our entire Palantir capability, from technical direction and client strategy to capability growth, partnership development and commercial performance. \ NThis is a leadership role that blends consulting excellence, business development, and technical assurance. You will shape our Palantir offerings, grow our client footprint, guide our relationship with Palantir, and ensure our community of practice continues to thrive and scale. \ NMISSION FOCUS: PROTECTING CITIZENS AND DRIVING NATIONAL OUTCOMES \ NThe technical solutions we design, and deliver are mission-critical to the UK's most vital sectors. Working with our partners in Defence, Healthcare, and Enterprise, your efforts will directly translate into tangible public benefit, impacting the safety and well-being of UK citizens: \ N\nIn Defence andNational Security: You will be instrumental in delivering the advanced analytics and situational awareness that supports military operations and protects the nation. This is about providing mission commanders with the bespoke, real-time data and clarity they need to make decisions that safeguard personnel and national interests. \ N\n\nIn Healthcare: Your work will help transform patient care. By building robust, governed Palantir solutions, you will enable the analysis of complex data to create bespoke, tailored care pathways, ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients and a more efficient health service. \ N\n\nAcross Government and Enterprise: You will apply cutting-edge data and AI capabilities to solve the most complex, high-stakes challenges, ensuring the UK continues to lead through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. \ N\nThis role is not just about writing code or designing architecture; it is about building the technology that helps protect, heal, and secure the UK. \ NJOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION \ NAs Palantir Services Director at Kainos, you will own the vision and execution of our Palantir capability. You will define technical strategy and delivery standards, shape market offerings, lead key client engagements, and develop joint go-to-market initiatives with Palantir and internal sector teams. You will be responsible for commercial growth targets and be a senior lead for sales, pre-sales, and delivery assurance across the portfolio.\ NYou will mentor future leaders, oversee capability development, and represent Kainos in the Palantir ecosystem, ensuring our people, projects and partnerships continue to lead the field. \ NRESPONSIBILITIES \ N\nContribute to and drive Kainos’ Palantir strategy, roadmap, and capability development plans. \ N\n\nServe as themost senior expert in Palantir Foundry and AIP delivery, spanning technical, strategic, and business domains. \ N\n\nLead and shape offerings, accelerators, and solution templates aligned to Palantir’s evolving roadmap. \ N\n\nOwn strategic relationships with Palantir, including partner governance, product roadmap alignment, and co-marketing initiatives. \ N\n\nLead commercial pursuits: qualifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and working with sector sales teams to close deals. \ N\n\nAct as senior sponsor and assurance lead for high-impact engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and risk mitigation. \ N\n\nFoster a strong community of practice, leading internal development, mentoring, and capability uplift across engineers and strategists. \ N\n\nRepresent Kainos in thought leadership forums, customer briefings, and partner events as a visible expert and ambassador. \ N\n\nHelp the Palantir Venture lead to bootstrap the growing Palantir business at Kainos. \ N\nMINIMUM (ESSENTIAL)REQUIREMENTS \ N\nProven track record of delivering complex Palantir Foundry or AIP solutions at scale (strategist, engineer, architect, or hybrid). \ N\n\nExperience leading multi-disciplinary teams, enterprise transformation, or mission-critical programmes with Palantir. \ N\n\nDeep understanding of Palantir platform capabilities and delivery models — including implementation risk, scalability, and adoption. \ N\n\nDemonstrableleadership in business development, including proposal writing, pre-sales, and sales partnership with platform vendors. \ N\n\nExperience mentoring senior team members and building internal capability, standards, and delivery culture. \ N\n\nAbility to communicate and influence at executive level, including with senior government and industry stakeholders. \ N\n\nStrategic thinking and commercial acumen, able to connect platform capabilities with client goals and market trends. \ N\n\nThis role may involve access to sensitive government and client assets potentially in Defence and National Security contexts. Consequently, the ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Check (SC) clearance is an essential, mandatory requirement for this position. Without this clearance, you will be unable to access the systems and information necessary to perform the core, mission-critical duties of a Palantir Engineer. For detailed eligibility criteria, including standard residency requirements (typically the last five years in the UK) and the need for full disclosure of convictions, please refer to the dedicated section below. \ N\nDESIRABLE \n\ NExperience working directly with Palantir as a partner, client, or employee. \ N\n\nThought leadership in data platforms, responsible AI, or data-driven transformation. \ N\n\nExperience shaping GTM (go-to-market) strategies and co-selling with vendors. \ N\n\nEstablished public speaker, blog contributor, or community leader in the Palantir space. \ N\n\nExperience setting up Centres of Excellence, capability models, or managed services for platform delivery \ N\n\nWilling to work on Defence or national security related projects. \ N\n\nExisting UK Security Clearance (SC or above). \ N\nCAREER PROGRESSION \ NThis role sits at theapex of Kainos’ Palantir capability. As our lead expert, you will be a key driver of our growth strategy, with potential to evolve into venture lead, senior business or account leadership, partnership management, or cross-practice/sector technical leadership roles. \ NEmbracing our differences \ NAt Kainos, we believein 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. \ NOur 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. \ NWe 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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