Senior Product Manager

Nom du poste à pourvoir Senior Product Manager (Accountants

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Description du poste
Accounting firms are undergoing the biggest transformation in decades.
AI is reshaping productivity.

Regulatory changes are redefining workflows.

Cloud platforms are replacing legacy tools.

Collaboration between accountants and SMEs is becoming more connected, automated, and intelligent than ever before.
At Sage, we're building the next generation of solutions for accountants across Europe.
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager
- Accountants France to lead that transformation in the French market.

This is not a role for someone who wants to optimize a backlog.

This is a role for someone who wants to influence an industry.
You will define the strategic direction for one of France's leading accountant technology portfolios, working at the intersection of product, AI, compliance, customer experience and business growth.
You will shape the future of products used by thousands of accounting firms while helping build the next-generation accountant platform for Europe.
* Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in either our Paris or Bordeaux offices
*What you'll own:Lead the Accountant Strategy for France: You will own the vision, strategy and execution roadmap for Sage's Accountant business in France.
You will:
• Define and evolve the country strategy
• Identify market opportunities and emerging trends
• Build a multi-year transformation roadmap
• Influence investment decisions and product priorities
• Represent the voice of French accounting firms at leadership levelDrive Product Transformation: You will lead the modernization of the French accountant ecosystem, including:
• Génération Experts
• Sage Active for Accountants
• Client collaboration experiences
• AI-powered accountant workflows
• Embedded and connected services
• Future next-generation accountant platformsYou will help guide the transition from legacy solutions toward modern cloud-first experiences while protecting customer value and continuity.
Shape the Future of AI for Accountants: We believe AI will fundamentally change how accounting firms work.
You will work with product, engineering and data teams to identify and prioritize AI opportunities that:
• Increase accountant productivity
• Reduce manual work
• Accelerate revision and compliance activities
• Improve client collaboration
• Create differentiated market experiencesYou will be expected to think beyond incremental improvements and imagine what the accountant firm of the future looks like.
Be the Voice of the Customer: Great products start with deep customer understanding.
You will spend significant time with:
• Accounting firms
• Professional associations
• Partners
• Industry experts
• Prospects
• Strategic customersYou will translate insights into product strategy and ensure customer needs remain at the center of every major decision.
Own Market Success:You will be accountable for:
• Market adoption
• Customer growth
• Product engagement
• Portfolio performance
• Competitive positioning
• Customer satisfactionYou will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success and Support to ensure successful launches and customer outcomes.
Lead Regulatory Innovation: France is one of the most dynamic markets in Europe for accounting and compliance innovation.
You will help define the future of:
• E-invoicing
• E-reporting
• Digital accounting workflows
• Compliance modernization
• Regulatory readinessWorking with compliance experts and industry stakeholders, you will ensure Sage remains ahead of market expectations.
What success looks like:Within your first years you will have:
• Defined and executed the French Accountant product strategy
• Accelerated adoption of modern accountant experiences
• Delivered meaningful AI innovation to accounting firms
• Improved customer satisfaction and product engagement
• Strengthened Sage's leadership position in the French accountant market
• Built strong relationships with key industry stakeholders
• Contributed to the European vision for the future of AccountantsResponsabilités principales What we're looking for:Experience
• Significant experience in Product Management
• Experience in Accounting, FinTech, Financial Software or ERP
• Knowledge of the French accountant ecosystem
• Experience owning product strategy and business outcomes
• Strong track record of leading complex transformations
• Experience working with SaaS, cloud platforms or digital products
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and executives
• Exposure to compliance-driven environmentsYou'll stand out if you have
• Significant experience of Product Leadership or General Management roles
• Understanding of AI-enabled products and platforms
• Experience scaling products across multiple customer segmentsMindsetWe're