Senior Director Organisation & Job DesignSage, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United KingdomJob DescriptionSage 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 may be required.ResponsibilitiesFuture 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.Operating Model Evolution: Continuously refine Sage’s organisational structure to support growth, agility, and innovation. Ensure our operating model scales effectively with business transformation.Hybrid Work & Return to Office (RTO): Own and optimise Sage’s hybrid working policies. Balance productivity, collaboration, and employee experience across global teams.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.Data-Driven Organisation Health: Use analytics and insights to assess organisational health. Drive evidence-based decisions that improve structure, performance, and engagement.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 BringProven 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.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sage by 2x.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr