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Job Description
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. We are looking for a project manager with a track record of solving complex and cross functional business challenges to join the team.
This candidate will execute the projects set by the Medium Segment governance committee, utilizing the approach and execution strategies set by the Business Operations leader. Our ideal candidate has experience thinking out of the box to solve challenges within the SaaS industry, executing plans to completion and remotely leading large teams across different 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
3 years’ experience in project management, product management or commercialization management, or related experience is strongly preferred
Robust project management skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and team cohesion
Strategic thinker that 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
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. We are looking for a project manager with a track record of solving complex and cross functional business challenges to join the team.
This candidate will execute the projects set by the Medium Segment governance committee, utilizing the approach and execution strategies set by the Business Operations leader. Our ideal candidate has experience thinking out of the box to solve challenges within the SaaS industry, executing plans to completion and remotely leading large teams across different 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
3 years’ experience in project management, product management or commercialization management, or related experience is strongly preferred
Robust project management skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and team cohesion
Strategic thinker that 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
