Senior Project Manager, Business Operations

The Sage Group plc, Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior Project Manager, Business Operations

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The Sage Group plc, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8721f5680fa24cab983432b2713029f6

Full Job Description

We are searching for a Senior Project Manager with a track record of solving complex and cross functional business challenges to join our team! Sage Medium Segment Business Operations team are trusted partners in bringing product and business ambitions to reality. The team designs and executes the operational strategy for the top initiatives within a high growth business unit. In this role, you will execute on projects set by the Medium Segment governance committee, utilizing the approach and execution strategies set by the Business Operations leader. This is an opportunity to leverage your innovative thinking to solve challenges within the SaaS industry, executing plans to completion and leading large teams across time zones.,

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate ideas and opportunities, assess needs, and define desired outcomes and goals to achieve cross-functional alignment on operational, marketing, and business aspects of the plan
  • Lead cross-functional groups (across sales, service, marketing, product, content, finance, legal, BI/Ops) through collaboration and advocacy to evaluate ideas, move workstreams forward, meet deadlines, and ensure alignment throughout the process
  • Create and lead executive presentations and communications on top business unit initiatives
  • Ensure that all business operations plans are delivered on-time and on-strategy by enabling and driving communication and execution with cross-functional teams
  • Proactively manage quality control of deliverable messaging and positioning with a holistic understanding of the project scope, removing escalations to ensure cohesive and on-time market entry
  • Leverage the business operations strategy to create and execute project plans, tailoring as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements while managing the operational aspects of the project and scope
  • Act as a hyper-collaborative partner that can lead through influence by building strong relationships and personal credibility across the organization

    5+ years' experience in project management, product management or commercialization management, ideally at a SaaS company.
  • Robust project management skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and team cohesion
  • Strategic thinker who learns through discovery and isn't afraid to fail fast, have their ideas challenged
  • Able to exercise independent judgment to identify and evaluate complex problems and implement solutions
  • Superb interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to handle challenging conversations with tact and diplomacy
  • Task and deadline-oriented with the ability to identify and communicate any gaps or roadblocks, and to set priorities proactively and quickly
  • Focused on results while keeping the desired outcomes and goals top of mind
  • Able to gain alignment and drive action through effective communication and influence
  • Must possess exceptional organization, time management, and presentation skills

    Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
  • Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.