• Senior Director Organisation & Job Design

    Sage (Atlanta, GA)


    Senior Director Organisation & Job Design

    Job Description:

    Sage is evolving into a platform business powered by AI, and we’re looking for a strategic leader to shape how our organisation and workforce adapt to this transformation. As Senior Director, Organisation & Job Design, you’ll lead the redesign of our operating model, workforce strategy, and job architecture to ensure Sage remains competitive, scalable, and future-ready.

     

    You’ll report to the EVP of Organisation Effectiveness and sit within the Organisation Effectiveness Centre of Excellence (OE CoE). This role carries significant strategic accountability and decision-making authority.

     

    Please note we have a hybrid working pattern 3 days/week in the office and traveling will be required.

    Key Responsibilities:

    What You’ll Be Responsible For

    1. Future Jobs & Skills Strategy

     

    - Define and lead Sage’s approach to jobs and skills in an AI-first world.

     

    - Anticipate future workforce needs and guide strategic planning across functions.

     

    2. Operating Model Evolution

     

    - Continuously refine Sage’s organisational structure to support growth, agility, and innovation.

     

    - Ensure our operating model scales effectively with business transformation.

     

    3. Hybrid Work & Return to Office (RTO)

     

    - Own and optimise Sage’s hybrid working policies.

     

    - Balance productivity, collaboration, and employee experience across global teams.

     

    4. Job & Skills Design

     

    - Build and implement a future-focused job and skills architecture.

     

    - Use AI-powered tools and automation frameworks to reshape roles and responsibilities.

     

    - Ensure alignment between job design, organisational structure, and business outcomes.

     

    5. Data-Driven Organisation Health

     

    - Use analytics and insights to assess organisational health.

     

    - Drive evidence-based decisions that improve structure, performance, and engagement.

     

    6. External Thought Leadership

     

    - Stay ahead of emerging trends in workforce strategy, AI capabilities, and talent development.

     

    - Bring fresh thinking into Sage to future-proof our organisation.

     

    What You’ll Bring

     

    - Proven experience in strategic workforce transformation, ideally in a digital or AI-driven environment.

     

    - Strong leadership and change management skills.

     

    - Deep understanding of organisational design, job architecture, and hybrid work strategies.

     

    - Ability to connect people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable impacts.

    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

     

    What it’s like to work at Sage: Careers homepage -https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/careers/Glassdoor reviews -https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sage-Reviews-E1150.htmLinkedIn page -https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-software

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    Function:

    People

    Country:

    United States

    Office Location:

    Atlanta

    Work Place type:

    Hybrid

     

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    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 [email protected].

     

    Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-us/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.