Assurance Manager - Technology & Data

Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Assurance Manager for Technology & Data to oversee audits and assurance activities. This hybrid role requires expertise in technology risk, data governance, and AI ethics. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in internal audit, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and designing risk-based assurance plans. Join a collaborative community focused on continuous improvement and innovation while contributing to the evolution of digital assurance that benefits small and medium businesses globally.

Benefits

Generous bonuses and pension scheme

25 days of paid annual leave

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive health coverage

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit or assurance.
• Experience in multinational technology environments.
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance activities across technology, data, and AI.
• Design and deliver a dynamic, risk-based assurance plan.
• Support teams in driving meaningful improvements.

Skills

Technology risk

Data governance

Cybersecurity

AI ethics

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, or ACA

Tools

Power BI

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Assurance Manager – Technology & Data

The Assurance Manager – Technology & Data will lead the delivery of the Assurance Plan with a specific focus on technology, data, and artificial intelligence domains. This role will oversee audits and assurance activities that strengthen Sage's digital resilience and governance, ensuring robust controls across emerging technologies and data‑driven processes. The position offers excellent exposure to Sage leadership and requires the ability to represent the team, influence stakeholders, and drive forward our digital assurance strategy.

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days a week onsite from our Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll champion assurance activities across technology, data, and AI, ensuring they align with Sage's digital transformation ambitions. You'll design and deliver a dynamic, risk‑based assurance plan and lead a portfolio of audits from initial planning through to final reporting. As a trusted partner to technology, data, cybersecurity, and AI leaders, you'll help bring clarity to complex issues, highlight emerging risks, and support teams in driving meaningful improvements.

Your work will be deeply connected to Sage's evolution, and you'll play a key role in shaping our assurance methodology and digital assurance strategy. You'll bring assurance to life in the digital space by using analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to provide timely, data‑driven insights. You'll also help nurture the next generation of technology auditors by coaching and supporting less experienced team members.

To thrive here, you'll have a strong foundation in technology risk, data governance, cybersecurity, or AI ethics, and experience delivering risk‑based audits in large, complex organisations. You'll be comfortable engaging with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike and able to adapt your communication style to fit the audience. You'll also enjoy juggling multiple projects, thinking creatively, and collaborating with people across the business. Experience with tools such as Power BI, Python, or Alteryx will help you succeed in the role, as will a genuine curiosity about emerging digital trends. Travel of up to 20% may be required, and confidence with core MS Office tools is expected.

We'd be especially excited to hear from you if you have eight or more years of experience in internal audit or assurance, have worked in multinational technology environments, or hold professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CDPSE, CISM, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or certifications in AI, cybersecurity, or data disciplines. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence how a global business manages technology and AI risks—and where you'll be supported by passionate colleagues who share your drive for innovation—we'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to shape the future of digital assurance at Sage and be part of a team that's genuinely making a difference.

Why Join Sage?

At Sage, you'll join a community that believes in collaboration, continuous improvement, and doing what's right, for our people, our customers, and our suppliers.

You'll have the space to grow, the tools to succeed, and the support of a team that celebrates progress, big and small.

If you're ready to take your finance career further in a role where every detail makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 and sell options.
• 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.

Function

Risk Assurance and Business Integrity

Country

United Kingdom

Office Location

Newcastle

Workplace Type

Hybrid

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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.

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