Sage Group plc
Program Execution and Project Management
Sage Group plc, Atlanta, GA
Job Title Program Execution and Project Management Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead program execution and project management, driving business operations excellence. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and management of projects across the organization, ensuring alignment with key business goals and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. The individual will become deeply involved in the details of each project, developing expertise to confidently speak on project specifics, creating a clear vision, and setting goals to ensure successful outcomes. They will foster continuous improvement and ensure projects meet the changing business environment while driving success metrics and delivering impactful results. Key Responsibilities Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership:
Manage and facilitate the rhythm of business (RoB) for the Leadership Team, including regular meetings, monthly reviews, and all-hands sessions, ensuring continuous alignment and business focus.
Lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that contribute to overall organizational strategy, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Develop comprehensive project plans, establish success metrics, and create effective communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of progress and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of business priorities.
Get deeply involved in the details of each project, becoming an expert who can confidently discuss the project's specifics, goals, and path to success.
Play a key role in shaping the vision and direction of projects, setting clear goals, and ensuring all teams are aligned toward achieving them.
Oversee the project management office (PMO) to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery processes and drive operational efficiency.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing insights and recommendations to improve business operations and project outcomes.
Manage executive communication for leadership meetings, including creating messaging and content for team meetings and external communications.
Travel up to 20% may be required.
Skills, Know-how, and Experience:
Must Have:
5+ years of experience in business program management, project management, or business operations.
Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with experience managing leadership-level communications.
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across various functions.
Growth mindset and ability to drive change through positive, proactive leadership.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field.
Experience working with commercial organizations and partner/customer-facing employees.
Key Performance Indicators:
Improved project delivery efficiency, including on-time and on-budget performance.
Increased alignment and clarity across leadership on business priorities and project outcomes.
Enhanced operational efficiency through continuous improvement of project management processes. Function Customer Operations Country United States Office Location Atlanta;Austin 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. 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-us/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?v=h1-vs3zIpnc
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 at [redacted] .
Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-us/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Manage and facilitate the rhythm of business (RoB) for the Leadership Team, including regular meetings, monthly reviews, and all-hands sessions, ensuring continuous alignment and business focus.
Lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that contribute to overall organizational strategy, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Develop comprehensive project plans, establish success metrics, and create effective communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of progress and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of business priorities.
Get deeply involved in the details of each project, becoming an expert who can confidently discuss the project's specifics, goals, and path to success.
Play a key role in shaping the vision and direction of projects, setting clear goals, and ensuring all teams are aligned toward achieving them.
Oversee the project management office (PMO) to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery processes and drive operational efficiency.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing insights and recommendations to improve business operations and project outcomes.
Manage executive communication for leadership meetings, including creating messaging and content for team meetings and external communications.
Travel up to 20% may be required.
Skills, Know-how, and Experience:
Must Have:
5+ years of experience in business program management, project management, or business operations.
Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with experience managing leadership-level communications.
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across various functions.
Growth mindset and ability to drive change through positive, proactive leadership.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field.
Experience working with commercial organizations and partner/customer-facing employees.
Key Performance Indicators:
Improved project delivery efficiency, including on-time and on-budget performance.
Increased alignment and clarity across leadership on business priorities and project outcomes.
Enhanced operational efficiency through continuous improvement of project management processes. Function Customer Operations Country United States Office Location Atlanta;Austin 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. 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-us/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?v=h1-vs3zIpnc
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 at [redacted] .
Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-us/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/