Product & Innovation Communications Director

Responsibilities

• The Director, Product & Innovation Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Sage’s integrated communications strategy across product, technology, AI, innovation and customer priorities.
• Working closely with senior Product and Technology leaders and Brand & Corporate Affairs, you’ll translate Sage’s strategy into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate customer value and strengthen Sage’s reputation internally and externally.
• You’ll lead the integrated communications strategy across Sage’s product and innovation agenda, creating a clear story around what Sage is building, why it matters and the value it creates for customers.
• You’ll provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, using colleague, customer, media, analyst and market insight to inform decisions and identify opportunities and potential risks.
• You’ll build understanding and advocacy internally while strengthening Sage’s external reputation through media relations, thought leadership, analyst engagement and compelling customer stories.
• Working across Brand, Marketing, Public Affairs, Social and Events, you’ll identify key moments where integrated communications can create the greatest impact.
• You’ll also lead and develop a multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed team, setting high standards for strategy, creativity and execution.
• Using data, insight and AI, you’ll continually improve how the team prioritises its work and focuses on the activity that creates the greatest value for Sage.

Requirements

• We’re looking for an experienced communications leader with a strong background in product, technology, corporate or integrated communications within a large, complex organisation.
• You’ll be confident advising senior executives, bringing strong commercial judgement and the ability to constructively challenge and influence decisions.
• You’ll be skilled at translating complex product and technology strategies into credible, engaging narratives for different audiences, with a strong understanding of how customer outcomes and evidence build reputation over time.
• Strong people leadership is essential, with experience bringing together communications specialists across different disciplines and geographies.
• Experience within global technology, SaaS, AI or a listed organisation would be highly valuable.