Palantir Services Director

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.

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Join us and be part of something bigger.

Kainos 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.

This 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.

The 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:

• In Defence and National 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.
• In 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.
• Across 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.

This role is not just about writing code or designing architecture; it is about building the technology that helps protect, heal, and secure the UK.

As 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.

You 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.

• Contribute to and drive Kainos’ Palantir strategy, roadmap, and capability development plans.
• Serve as the most senior expert in Palantir Foundry and AIP delivery, spanning technical, strategic, and business domains.
• Lead and shape offerings, accelerators, and solution templates aligned to Palantir’s evolving roadmap.
• Own strategic relationships with Palantir, including partner governance, product roadmap alignment, and co‑marketing initiatives.
• Lead commercial pursuits: qualifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and working with sector sales teams to close deals.
• Act as senior sponsor and assurance lead for high‑impact engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and risk mitigation.
• Foster a strong community of practice, leading internal development, mentoring, and capability uplift across engineers and strategists.
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