Program Execution and Project Manager

Sage is seeking a project execution and project management professional to support its Sales and Success Digital Enablement team. The role leads strategic cross-functional projects and large programs, develops project and communication plans, manages risks and change impacts, and reports program outcomes and business impact to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of global strategic initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with sales and success digital enablement team, RTR, regions, function and in alignment with the broader impact on Sage

Develop and implement comprehensive project and program plans, timelines, RACIs, stakeholder maps, communication strategies and other supporting that are in support of the corporate and departmental objectives Provide project administration and process support to a team of project managers

Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Success, IT, Marketing, and Customer Support

Drive projects forward in a consistent, aligned approach around an established ROB, governance, change impact assessment and project/program execution model

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success

Resolve issues proactively and maintain a focus on continuous improvement and lessons learned

Establish performance indicators and success metrics to evaluate program effectiveness

Prepare and deliver detailed reports on program status, outcomes, and business impact to executive leadership. Assist and advise team members on processes, policies, procedures and reporting requirements

Benefits

This position is Hybrid based in-office 3 days per week.

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)

32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)

18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date

5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)

$5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date

Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)

Library of on demand career development options and ongoing training offerings

Company

Payroll, HR, and finance software and services for businesses.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR

http://www.sage.com/

Founded in 1981

10001+ employees

Qualifications

7 years' experience in business program management, project management or business operations

A track record of effectively collaborating across groups, to drive clarity and effectiveness in rhythm of business

Proactiveness and a strong positive outlook and approach to change management along with a strong business acumen to ramp quickly across our diverse business and offerings

Ability to manage matrixed organization complexity while driving clarity and outcomes

Proven effectiveness driving complex multi-stakeholder planning processes, driving cross-team programs to desired results

Ability to simplify complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts for leadership and through communications

Demonstrated strong capability in verbal and written communications skills across a geographically dispersed audience

Strong understanding and experience working in a commercial organization with partner and customer-facing employees and the ability to translate that experience into strategic insight

Required skills

Program Management, Business Operations, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Commercial Organization Experience

Preferred skills

Project Management, Verbal and Written Communication

Experience

7+ years