Manager of Office (Business Executive) - Brand Marketing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Executive to support the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Brand in driving the execution of global Brand initiatives, optimizing operational excellence, and advancing the overall Brand Strategy. This is a highly visible and influential role, requiring a dynamic professional with exceptional organizational skills, strategic insight, and the ability to manage priorities across multiple stakeholders. The Business Executive will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the EVP, acting as the primary liaison between the EVP and the broader marketing organization. This role will also involve spearheading special projects, streamlining communication, and ensuring the EVP is equipped with the information and tools needed to drive the success of the marketing function. The role will work with the EVP on galvanising the team to bring together strategy development and drive implementation. The role works with other Brand leaders across to develop and manage plans that are cohesive and consistent, in line with overall priorities and strategy, and measurable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agenda for team forums, planning cycles, and leadership team status meetings to ensure clear priorities, progress tracking, and accountability.
• Create global standards for marketing planning, budget tracking, and forecasting, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with strategic goals.
• Establish and manage reporting measures to track effectiveness of key initiatives, identifying trends and early warning indicators for proactive decision‑making.
• Chair key meetings, set agendas, prepare materials, and ensure actions are documented and executed.
• Lead and support projects that enhance team effectiveness, culture, and overall Brand performance.
• Represent the EVP in meetings, ensuring alignment and progress on key initiatives.
• Lead projects that enhance team culture, optimise creative output, and improve overall performance.
• Ensure processes and commitments across the business are met, from campaign delivery to budgeting.
• Keep the team informed of key deadlines, such as budgeting, awards submissions, appraisals, and campaign measurement timelines.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the EVP, acting as the primary liaison between the EVP and the broader marketing organization.
• Spearhead special projects, streamline communication, and ensure the EVP is equipped with the information and tools needed to drive the success of the marketing function.
• Work with the EVP to galvanise the team to bring together strategy development and drive implementation.
• Work with other Brand leaders to develop and manage plans that are cohesive and consistent, in line with overall priorities and strategy, and measurable.

Skills

• Proven experience in operations, program management, or marketing operations within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee complex initiatives and drive results.
• Deep understanding of marketing processes, campaign execution, and budget management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of making complex information simple and actionable.
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience managing significant project workloads under tight deadlines.
• Key performance indicators: cohesive annual global brand delivery plan aligning with Sage’s commercial objectives and budget; successful implementation of KPIs for Brand; demonstrated ability to action/change course as needed based on KPIs; successful budget management; driving delivery of OKRs across the Brand org.