Product Owner, Data and BI · London, United Kingdom

Sage Publishing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic publisher in London is seeking a Product Owner for Data and BI. In this role, you will collaborate with technical and business teams to develop innovative data products. The ideal candidate should have experience in Product Ownership and data analysis, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 and supports a hybrid work model up to two days per week at the office.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Tuition scheme

Healthy lifestyle reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Product Owner or Business Analyst.
• Skilled in querying and analyzing data with SQL.
• Able to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop a data product.
• Define product goals aligned with strategic objectives.
• Create and maintain a transparent product backlog.

Skills

Product Ownership

Data Analysis

SQL

Communication

Critical Thinking

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Product Owner, Data and BI - Permanent - £60,000 - £65,000

Join us and be part of a mission‑driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co‑creating resources to transform teaching and learning
• Think long‑term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team

The Global Data and Analytics team provides centralized support for Data & Analytics capabilities throughout the SAGE enterprise. Our dynamic team manages our global data warehouse, enabling self‑service analytics using scalable business intelligence solutions. We standardise and consolidate customer data to support marketing activities and analysis. We maintain and grow a suite of data products used by the entire enterprise for data‑driven decision making.

Could you be our new Product Owner? Are you?

• Experienced as a Product Owner or Business Analyst, working with data engineers, architects, and analytics teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions
• Experienced in Master Data Management or Customer Data Platform implementation
• Proficient in querying and analysing data using SQL and/or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• A critical thinker who can identify and investigate business problems
• Able to communicate effectively to ensure transparency and alignment between teams and stakeholders globally
• Passionate about data & analytics
• Willing to take initiative while also seeking guidance and advice from team leaders
• Able to learn new domains quickly in a complex ecosystem
• A trusted advisor to stakeholders across all levels of the business to deliver on their data needs

Your new role

You will collaborate closely with business and technical teams to develop a new data product serving marketing, analytical and research integrity needs:

• Define and communicate product goals aligned with strategic objectives
• Create, prioritise and maintain a transparent, prioritised product backlog with stakeholders and technical partners
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and translate them into user stories for data products
• Partner with other Product Owners and Managers to deliver cross‑roadmap projects
• Empower, encourage, and mentor teams, fostering continuous learning and process improvement

Overview of

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 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 the company doctor
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to 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 loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)

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 [e-mail]. Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026.

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.