Program Manager, Partner Sales Execution

Job Description

As a Program Manager you will play a key role in driving business critical initiatives and projects within the US Partner Sales Organization. You will collaborate closely with US Partner Sales commercial leaders, RTR, PMMs and other large cross functional teams. You will engage with teams of multidisciplinary colleagues in a virtual and matrix environment to ensure program delivery is executed to the highest standards and risks and issues are effectively identified, managed and mitigated for the US Partner team internal colleagues as well as partner ecosystem. The program manager must be able to communicate, challenge and influence across a broad range of senior stakeholders up to the most senior level within the organization. You will help define and demonstrate best practice in project and program management across Sage

You will be working with managers and senior leadership on complex projects aligned with Sage’s strategic initiatives. The role requires a strong ability to plan, execute and monitor the progress of various projects within the organization simultaneously. The Program Manager, Partner Sales Execution will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish communication with internal teams, drive cross functional alignment, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure the desired outcomes are achieved. The position involves actively managing risks while ensuring that the program remains on target, within budget and delivered on time. This is a leadership role, requiring a strong background in internal systems and process, partners, go to market discipline and partner.

The ability to demonstrate impact and influence while maintaining excellent stakeholder collaboration and engagement are critical success factors for the role. Given their span of influence and experience, this leader will drive governance and visibility of key projects to leadership inside and outside of Sage North America.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience leading large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders; delivering projects within deadlines, effectively managing stakeholders and team members expectations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
• Capability to manage and mitigate risks associated with project execution
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Initiative-taking, drive for results, and attention to detail.
• A deep understanding of project management methodologies and experience with the usage of program management tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize project workloads with changing requirements.
• Experience working within a global team structure, including working with cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Initiative-taking, drive for results, and attention to detail.
• Ability to embrace a growth mindset and inspire others to do the same
• Significant experience and knowledge of Sage and partner ecosystem and accountants’ market is preferred
• Proven record of developing and delivering new solutions to market, with the ability to switch between tactical and strategic initiatives
• Ability to manage and lead teams remotely and work effectively in a matrix organization
  
  
  
  
  
  

Plenty of perks:

• Competitive salaries that landed us top 5% of similar sized companies (according to Comparably)
• 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
  
  
  
  
  
  

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