Programme Manager (Product Delivery) Job Description: We are currently seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the end-to-end product lifecycles, from initial concept through to launch, ensuring alignment with the organisational vision and strategy. As a Programme Manager at Sage, you will work with global teams, establish a deep understanding of portfolio requirements, and drive operational excellence through the implementation of world-class processes. You will identify dependencies between programmes and workstreams, using best practice frameworks to deliver efficiencies. - Please note that this role is hybrid and requires working 3 days a week from our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities: - Manage one or more programmes comprising of multiple products and deliverables - Collaborate with other Programme Managers to ensure alignment across all plans. - Manage Project Managers, providing guidance, clarifying dependencies, removing blockers, and maintaining oversight across all project areas. - Develop strong relationships to embed yourself in the product delivery process. - Analyse project retrospectives and trends by engaging with different product workstreams. Requirements - Demonstrated experience with the Software Delivery Lifecycle and end-to-end product launch processes, including a technical understanding. - Background working in Agile environments. - Experience leading Project Managers and Product Managers. - Ability to collaborate with global teams to develop accurate and realistic delivery schedules, including go-to-market launch dates. - Experience working with accounting products is a plus. LI-AS1 Function: Product Delivery Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert 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. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.