Partner Enablement Program Manager

Job Title Partner Enablement Program Manager Job Description Shape the future of partner excellence. Empower the ecosystem that powers Sage. At Sage, our partners are at the heart of how we scale, innovate, and deliver value to customers worldwide. We're looking for a Partner Enablement Program Manager who's ready to elevate partner capability, accelerate performance, and build the blueprint that takes partners from onboarding to true excellence. If you love designing strategic enablement programmes, coaching leaders, and influencing at senior levels-this role gives you the platform, ownership, and visibility to make a real impact. You'll lead high-value initiatives, collaborate across the organisation, and drive the partner effectiveness strategies that fuel growth across every region. This is your opportunity to shape how partners learn, sell, and succeed-with you at the centre of a high-performing, forward-thinking enablement function. This is a Hybrid position with three days per week in our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities What you'll be doing • Collaborate with partner leadership and enablement colleagues to enhance partner effectiveness through strategic onboarding and continuous enablement • Lead the development and implementation of partner coaching and performance clinics aligned with the Partner Enablement strategy and Blueprints • Provide regional expertise to develop and co-create skills and process enablement with Learning Services • Manage multiple strategic programs concurrently, ensuring they meet competency requirements and partner goals • Deliver skills and processes for onboarding new partners and improving their ability to differentiate through the sales process • Oversee and review partner enablement content and assets, ensuring they drive a culture of coaching and innovation • Build and deliver strategic skills sessions and ongoing coaching to Partner Leaders, focusing on leveraging tools and reports • Measure performance improvement, addressing gaps through strategic coaching and activities • Regularly report the impact of enablement activities against agreed performance outcomes and objectives to senior stakeholders What you'll bring • Credibility and confidence when collaborating with senior stakeholders • Strategic thinking with an innovative mindset • Deep expertise in Partner Enablement methodologies and best practices • Strong organisational skills and comfort running multiple programmes simultaneously • Ability to independently lead strategic workstreams • Advanced coaching skills and experience running high-impact coaching sessions • Exceptional written and verbal communication • Strong active listening and relationship-building abilities • Gravitas and presence when presenting to senior audiences • Resilience, adaptability, and comfort working in ambiguity • Commercial awareness and strong business acumen • A collaborative mindset with a "team first" approach 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-MS2 Function Routes to Revenue Country United Kingdom Office Location 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 at careers@sage.com . Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/