Senior Optimisation Manager - FTC Job Description: Senior Optimisation Manager – Digital Experience | Sage As we continue to transform our digital experiences globally, this is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of that transformation. We are looking for a Senior Optimisation Manager to join the Digital Experience team at Sage, leading the charge in user-led improvements to our global website experiences. This is a strategic leadership role where you will own the creation and implementation of a data-driven, scalable web optimisation strategy across our primary web destination,www.sage.com, globally. Key Skills and Experience • Proven leadership in digital optimisation, with a track record of delivering commercial impact through experimentation and personalisation. • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams. • Deep experience with testing platforms (e.g., Optimizely) and statistical data analysis. • Strong understanding of UX design principles, hypothesis creation, and ideation methodologies. • Skilled in wireframing, data interpretation, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Experience applying strategic frameworks • Experience of adopting AI tools to power outcomes and efficiencies Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Be Responsible For: • Lead and manage a team of optimisation specialists, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and continuous development. • Communicate with clarity and impact, bringing stakeholders on the journey through compelling storytelling, data-led insights and strategy. Be able to discuss ideas persuasively with senior stakeholders. • Own the experimentation and personalisation programme, setting the vision and roadmap for optimisation across digital hubs. • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, using data, insights, and user feedback to drive meaningful change. • Inspire and influence cross-functional teams including UX, Insights, SEO, PPC, Content, and Web Delivery to align on optimisation goals and deliver exceptional digital experiences. • Own and evolve the CRO strategy, ensuring it supports commercial objectives and delivers measurable impact across lead generation, product trials, demos, and e-commerce. • Mentor and guide team members, fostering a high-performance culture and developing optimisation capabilities across the business. Benefits? We have plenty... • Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCMtTYUUiuU • Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage. • 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days • 8 bank holiday days • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation • 50% income protection • Holiday buy + sell • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year • Ongoing training and professional development • Hybrid working • Healthy Mind app membership • Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing #LI-VM1 Function: Performance Marketing Country: United Kingdom Office Location: London;Newcastle 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. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. 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-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE 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 atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/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.