3 Senior Management jobs in Newcastle

Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer
Job Description:
Reporting to the Infrastructure Team Manager or Functional Director, the Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer is responsible for delivering and supporting high-quality services and systems that enable and empower our colleagues across the organisation. As a key technical contributor, the Senior IAM Engineer plays an important role in designing, implementing, and maintaining identity and infrastructure solutions through strong collaboration within the team and across Sage.
You will work as part of a supportive and experienced team, where you'll receive the coaching and development needed to succeed in your role, while also contributing your expertise to mentor junior team members and share best practices. You will support the delivery of projects and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with peers and stakeholders to ensure high standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
You will work closely with the Principal Identity Engineer to help define and deliver our strategy and Roadmap. Supporting his technical vision with your extensive experience.
*** Please note this is a hybrid role - you will work 3 days a week from our Newcastle office. ***
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities include:
o Delivery and maintenance of robust technical solutions, including the configuration and management of both on-premise and cloud-based systems such as Entra ID, Active Directory, and supporting services like Multi-Factor Authentication, Conditional Access, Public Key Infrastructure, and DNS.
o Use of scripting and automation tools, particularly PowerShell, to streamline identity and access management operations and develop efficient, repeatable workflows
o Contributing to all phases of project delivery, including technical design, implementation, configuration, and documentation, while collaborating with technical leads and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
o Appling security best practices to identity and access management, including security hardening, privileged access controls, and audit measures, helping to ensure systems are secure and compliant.
o Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, aligning identity solutions with business and security requirements. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
o Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and advancements in cloud identity and access management. Proactive in seeking out professional development opportunities.
o Being curious with a growth mindset and a proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with experience in root cause analysis and the development of preventive measures to enhance system reliability.
o Supporting adoption of new technologies and tools, assisting with evaluations and sharing insights with the wider team to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
o Extensive experience with Active Directory and Entra ID, specifically areas like Conditional Access / Identity Protection / MFA / Domain Controllers / DNS / DHCP.
o Knowledge of Securing Identity Platforms such as Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-based Access Control (RBAC).
o Familiarity with security tools and practices such as, Entra ID Governance, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, Group Policy hardening, and Secure LDAP.
o Knowledge of Azure Security Centre features related to identity security.
o Proficiency in implementing and managing Entra ID B2B for external user collaboration.
o Experience with Entra Connect for integrating on-premise Active Directory with Entra ID.
o Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell for automating Entra ID tasks and configurations.
o Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for managing Azure resources.
o Knowledge of Entra ID Graph API and Microsoft Graph API for programmatically managing Entra ID resources.
o Understanding of DNS principles, design and configuration.
o Integration of DNS services with Active Directory and Entra ID for name resolution and identity verification.
o Experience with implementing and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions.
o Knowledge of digital certificate management, including issuance, renewal, and revocation processes.
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Function:
IT
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle
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. 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/
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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
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.

Director of Product Management, B2B Transaction Services
Job Description:
Sage Network is building the future of automated business transactions. Our platform connects buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions to streamline invoicing, payments, remittance data exchange, and compliance. We serve as the digital infrastructure for seamless, trusted, and automated B2B interactions-reducing friction, increasing transparency, and enabling faster decision-making across the financial value chain.
As Director of Product Management for B2B Transaction Services, you will lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of our core platform responsible for automating transactions between companies. You'll oversee a team of product managers and collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable, reliable, and intelligent services that enable document exchange, financial transaction automation, identity resolution, compliance, and integration with accounting and ERP systems.
This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle or Manchester office.
Key Responsibilities:
You'll be responsible for:
- Platform Strategy - Define and evolve the product strategic roadmap for B2B Transaction Services, with a focus on interoperability, automation, compliance, and extensibility.
- Product Leadership - Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product managers focused on core platform services including e-invoicing, remittance data exchange, network identity, ledger synchronization, and B2B messaging.
- Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with Engineering, Design, Data, Legal, Compliance, Consuming Products, and Go-To-Market teams to deliver customer-centric, compliant, and high-scale capabilities.
- Customer and Market Insight - Engage with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to understand pain points, validate solutions, and align the platform roadmap with evolving business needs and regulatory mandates (e.g., Peppol, VAT compliance in EU).
- Execution & Delivery - Drive product development cycles, from requirements through release, ensuring scalable architecture and on-time delivery.
- Ecosystem Enablement - Ensure the platform supports integrations with Sage products (e.g., Sage 50, Sage Intacct, Sage 100) as well as third-party ecosystems, payment processors, and government platforms.
- Performance Measurement - Define KPIs and success metrics for platform adoption, transaction volume growth, automation rate, and ecosystem engagement.
What we're looking for:
Experience & Expertise
- Extensive product management experience, with recent experience in a senior or director-level role leading platform or infrastructure products
- Experience defining platform strategy and building extensible services that support ecosystem partners, internal teams, and third-party integrations
- Skilled in collaborating across Engineering, Design, GTM, and Proven track record of delivering large-scale B2B platforms
- Deep understanding of compliance and regulatory environments is a plus (e.g., Peppol, e-invoicing mandates, VAT compliance)
- Early adopter of AI for product processes and products
- Legal/Compliance teams to bring high-impact platform capabilities to market
- Strong analytical and technical fluency with an ability to define KPIs and use data to inform prioritization and measure success
Leadership & Collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to hire, coach, and grow high-performing product teams with a sense of ownership and accountability
- Effective communicator with the ability to inspire and align diverse stakeholders around a clear product vision and execution roadmap
- Proven success in navigating complex organizations and aligning platform initiatives with multiple product lines and business goals
Cultural Fit & Values
- "Have each other's back" - Leads with empathy and integrity, fostering a team culture where support, trust, and mutual accountability are the norm
- Open to feedback - Actively seeks and gives constructive feedback, modeling a growth mindset and helping others continuously improve
- Share early and often - Encourages transparency, iterative thinking, and inclusive decision-making by sharing work in progress and inviting collaboration
- Committed to building a psychologically safe and respectful environment where everyone's ideas can be heard and challenged productively
- Embraces ambiguity and complexity, but acts decisively with users and teammates in mind
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Function:
Product Delivery
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle;Manchester
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
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.