Product Owner, Data and BI

Product Owner, Data and BI - Permanent - £60,000 - £65,000. About Sage. Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals and library resources that offers a growing range of technologies to support discovery, access and engagement. Founded in 1965, the company is committed to using research and education to shape society.

Why Join Us

• Supporting an equitable academic future and social change
• Building lasting relationships and championing diverse perspectives
• Investing in long-term innovation and experimentation

Our Team

The Global Data and Analytics team delivers centralised support for data and analytics across the SAGE enterprise. The team manages the global data warehouse, provides self‑service analytics through scalable BI solutions, standardises and consolidates customer data for marketing and analysis, and grows a suite of data products that enable data‑driven decision‑making.

Could You Be Our New Product Owner?

• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst, working with data engineers, architects and analytics teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions
• Experience in Master Data Management or Customer Data Platform implementation
• Proficiency in querying and analysing data using SQL and/or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Critical thinker who can identify and investigate business problems
• Effective communicator who ensures transparency and alignment across global teams and stakeholders
• Passionate about data and analytics
• Willing to take initiative while seeking guidance from team leaders
• Rapid learner in a complex ecosystem
• Trusted advisor to stakeholders at all business levels to deliver data needs

Your New Role

• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to develop a new data product for marketing, analytics and research integrity
• Define and communicate product goals aligned with strategic objectives
• Create, prioritise and maintain a transparent product backlog with stakeholders and technical partners
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and translate them into user stories
• Partner with other Product Owners and Managers on cross‑roadmap projects
• Empower, encourage and mentor teams, fostering continuous learning and process improvement

Overview of Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus 2 additional floating personal days
• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home‑working allowance
• Life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• Private medical cover and access to a company doctor
• Tuition scheme and support for professional qualifications, including Sage books and journals
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips
• Access to company loans (season ticket, rental deposit, cycle)

We're a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). If you'd like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you'd like to request reasonable adjustments, please email. We only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026. We may consider bringing the closing date forward, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity and builds a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society, irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief. Sage is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants; accommodations will be made for any part of the interview process.