• Job Description

  Req#: 6703

  Overview

  Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

  About Sage:

  Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

  Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

  • Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
  • Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

  • Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

  About our Team:

  The Senior Product Manager will work across two teams to support two growing products, and interface with several functions across the company, including editorial, technology, marketing and sales. The role will report to the Head of Product Innovation and work closely with the Director of Product Management.

  As a Senior Product Manager, you'll oversee Sage Campus and Sage Catalyst and line manage two Associate Product Managers. This is a 12-month opportunity to contribute to our team's growth and innovation.

  Could you be our new Senior Product Manager?

  • You already have product management experience
  • You are a strong communicator and able to develop strong internal and external relationships and build relationships with other teams; this is a key skill for this role
  • You are very organized and can swiftly move from detail to the big picture
  • You believe that work is done when everyone completes their part
  • You understand complex processes and can troubleshoot problems that go beyond your or your team’s direct responsibility
  • You are comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels of seniority
  • You have an analytical mind and an execution driven spirit
  • You have written user stories and worked in sprints
  • You developed and executed on product roadmaps
  • You worked with editorial teams
  • You understand the textbook publishing business and are very familiar with teaching in higher education
  • Previous management experience is not a requirement, but would be a bonus

  Your new role:

  • Involves extensive stakeholder management, as you will be coordinating with, consulting and engaging marketing, customer success, editorial, product, engineering, user research, production, and sales teams across the business to support two products that have different setups
  • You will be responsible for managing and coaching two Associate Product Managers, one starting at the same time
  • You will collaborate with VP and Directors across the business to execute on the strategy for both products
  • You will lead the definition, prioritization and delivery of enhancements and bugs
  • You will prioritize, define, drive and coordinate work across multiple teams and departments to deliver on product goals

  Overview of benefits:

  • 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
  • 2 additional ’floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Access to Sage books and journals
  • Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
  • Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.

  Other benefits, which may change include:

  • Sage lunches held weekly in the office
  • Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
  • Home working allowance
  • Travel insurance
  • Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
  • Access to the company doctor
  • Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
  • Anniversary trip

  If you are an individual with a disability and you need any support during the application process, please email our Human Resources department humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

  A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document .

  Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

• About the company

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