Philip Meyer Email & Phone Number

Pretoria, Gp, Za

City Of Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa

As the Vice President of Product Engineering for HR & Payroll at Sage, I lead a dynamic team responsible for the development, innovation, and strategic direction of HR and Payroll software solutions across the AME, Central Europe, and Southern Europe regions. I drive the technical vision, product roadmap, and execution strategies to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the diverse needs of our global customer base.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary… Show more As the Vice President of Product Engineering for HR & Payroll at Sage, I lead a dynamic team responsible for the development, innovation, and strategic direction of HR and Payroll software solutions across the AME, Central Europe, and Southern Europe regions. I drive the technical vision, product roadmap, and execution strategies to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the diverse needs of our global customer base.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the product engineering team, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to drive growth and market leadership.Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept ideation through to release and support, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and customer-centric solutions.Cross-Regional Coordination: Collaborate effectively with regional teams across AME, Central Europe, and Southern Europe to understand market requirements, localize product offerings, and drive regional-specific strategies.Innovation and Technology Roadmap: Drive innovation within the HR & Payroll product portfolio, leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance product capabilities and maintain competitive advantage.Team Management: Lead and mentor a diverse team of product managers, engineers, and technical specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders including executives, customers, partners, and internal teams to gather insights, define product priorities, and ensure alignment with market demands.Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols across all product development activities. Show less

Sage Africa, Me, Asia And Australia

The main focus is to keep transforming teams to adapt to new demands, technologies and ways of work.At the forefront of this is our customers. Consistently engaging with customers and surrounding myself with a dynamic high performance team ensures that I am able to deliver a vision and product to the region.The day to day tasks include some of the below:Working with Product Marketing, Product Management and Product Development teams to deliver product in the Sage AAMEA (Africa,… Show more The main focus is to keep transforming teams to adapt to new demands, technologies and ways of work.At the forefront of this is our customers. Consistently engaging with customers and surrounding myself with a dynamic high performance team ensures that I am able to deliver a vision and product to the region.The day to day tasks include some of the below:Working with Product Marketing, Product Management and Product Development teams to deliver product in the Sage AAMEA (Africa, Asia, Middle East and Australia) region.Engage with all stakeholders to ensure stable continuous delivery.Engage with customers to ensure we create an awesome user experience.Engage with suppliers/vendors to negotiate contracts and SLAs.Managing Teams:• Translate the company vision, strategy, goals and measures into a clear work context for the teams • Drive a high performance culture by establishing clear links between performance measures and outputs.• Retain talent by recognising and fairly rewarding good performance and progress made towards the achievement of business objectives.• Identify team capacity and capability requirements to enable current and planned strategic business initiativesBudgets• Determine, plan and manage the product engineering budget taking into account the business case, priorities and constraints.Risk and compliance:• Continuously verify/revise risk management. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

During my tenure at Sage, I played a pivotal role in driving the evolution towards a more inclusive ecosystem and marketplace, focusing not only on product development but also on enhancing the overall offering and customer experience.Strategic Vision:-Recognizing the need for a more cohesive ecosystem, I championed the development of the Sage Integration Cloud. This initiative aimed to create a robust platform and experience to facilitate seamless integrations with Independent… Show more During my tenure at Sage, I played a pivotal role in driving the evolution towards a more inclusive ecosystem and marketplace, focusing not only on product development but also on enhancing the overall offering and customer experience.Strategic Vision:-Recognizing the need for a more cohesive ecosystem, I championed the development of the Sage Integration Cloud. This initiative aimed to create a robust platform and experience to facilitate seamless integrations with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), enhancing the value proposition for our customers.Iterative Development:-Through the journey of conceptualizing and implementing the Sage Integration Cloud, we gained valuable insights and iterated on the platform to optimize functionality and user experience continually.Consolidation and Focus:-Led efforts to consolidate the product stack, refocusing on core products while ensuring compatibility and integration capabilities across the Sage ecosystem.Transformational Journey:-The journey from inception to the current state represents a significant transformation, where we have successfully aligned our offerings to meet market demands and customer expectations more effectively.Cross-Functional Collaboration:-Worked closely with teams across product development, marketing, sales, and customer support to ensure alignment with business objectives and deliver integrated solutions that drive customer success. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As Central R&D Director at Sage AAMEA, I established and led a pioneering Central R&D team dedicated to providing essential infrastructure and cutting-edge services across various operating companies (Opcos). Key responsibilities and achievements include:Team Establishment:-Founded and built a high-performing Central R&D team responsible for delivering crucial infrastructure and services to support operations across Sage AAMEA Opcos.Connectivity and Desktop… Show more As Central R&D Director at Sage AAMEA, I established and led a pioneering Central R&D team dedicated to providing essential infrastructure and cutting-edge services across various operating companies (Opcos). Key responsibilities and achievements include:Team Establishment:-Founded and built a high-performing Central R&D team responsible for delivering crucial infrastructure and services to support operations across Sage AAMEA Opcos.Connectivity and Desktop Applications:-Focused on developing connectivity solutions for desktop applications, enhancing integration and functionality across Sage product lines.Cloud and Mobile Solutions:-Spearheaded the creation of cloud-based solutions and mobile applications, leveraging cloud data to deliver innovative and scalable software solutions.Project Leadership:-Oversaw numerous strategic projects including Sage Pastel Payroll & HR, Sage Pastel Partner Accounting, Sage Pastel Evolution Payroll, Sage Connected Services, Payments integration, Sage VIP COBOL, Sage HR & Payroll ESS, and various mobile applications.Innovation and Collaboration:-Fostered a culture of innovation within the R&D team, driving collaboration across departments and Opcos to deliver market-leading solutions that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.Technology Advancement:-Stayed at the forefront of technology trends, continuously exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance product offerings and maintain competitive advantage in the market.Through these initiatives, I played a pivotal role in advancing Sage AAMEA's technological capabilities, expanding product portfolios, and delivering impactful solutions that empower businesses across the region. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As Technology Director at Pastel Payroll, I have spearheaded the development and expansion of payroll software offerings across both local and international markets. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Product Development Leadership:-Led a dynamic team in the development and enhancement of payroll software solutions, catering to diverse needs and regulatory environments in both local and international markets.Project Management Expertise:-Managed multiple… Show more As Technology Director at Pastel Payroll, I have spearheaded the development and expansion of payroll software offerings across both local and international markets. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Product Development Leadership:-Led a dynamic team in the development and enhancement of payroll software solutions, catering to diverse needs and regulatory environments in both local and international markets.Project Management Expertise:-Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to requirements and legislative standards. My focus on effective project management has been instrumental in delivering robust and reliable products on time and within budget.Regulatory Compliance:-Ensured that all payroll software solutions complied with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements in various markets, providing clients with peace of mind and operational efficiency.Continuous Improvement:-Implemented strategies for continuous improvement and innovation in product development processes, resulting in enhanced functionalities, user experience, and market competitiveness.Cross-Functional Collaboration:-Collaborated closely with stakeholders across departments including sales, marketing, and customer support to align technology initiatives with business goals and customer needs.Market Expansion:-Successfully expanded the reach of Pastel Payroll software into international markets, adapting products to meet local requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.Through these efforts, I have played a pivotal role in driving technological innovation, ensuring compliance, and delivering superior payroll software solutions that empower organizations worldwide. Show less

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

As Product Development Manager at Pastel Software, I played a pivotal role in overseeing the development and quality control teams for the Pastel Partner range, which catered to a significant customer base of over 150,000 clients in South Africa. This included Accounting and Payroll. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Team Leadership:-Managed and led the product development and quality control teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and alignment with strategic… Show more As Product Development Manager at Pastel Software, I played a pivotal role in overseeing the development and quality control teams for the Pastel Partner range, which catered to a significant customer base of over 150,000 clients in South Africa. This included Accounting and Payroll. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Team Leadership:-Managed and led the product development and quality control teams, ensuring cohesive collaboration and alignment with strategic objectives.Product Management:-Directed the development lifecycle of the Pastel Partner range, from concept through to launch and ongoing support, ensuring products met the evolving needs of our diverse customer base.Quality Control Oversight:-Implemented rigorous quality control processes to maintain high standards of reliability, functionality, and user experience across all software releases.Customer Focus:-Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation to meet and exceed customer expectations.Market Expansion:-Supported the growth of the Pastel Partner range within the South African market, identifying opportunities for product enhancement and market penetration.Cross-Functional Collaboration:-Worked closely with marketing, sales, and support teams to drive product adoption, customer retention, and overall business success.Through these efforts, I contributed to the successful development, launch, and ongoing enhancement of the Pastel Partner range, solidifying Pastel Software's position as a trusted leader in providing accounting solutions to small businesses across South Africa. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As Operations Manager at Pastel Software, my primary focus is on enhancing the consumer experience through robust Information Services for our internal consumers. My key responsibilities and accomplishments include:Consumer Experience Enhancement:-Focused on delivering exceptional consumer experiences by improving information services and ensuring seamless access to necessary resources for internal teams.Business Process Optimization:-Analyzed and reworked existing… Show more As Operations Manager at Pastel Software, my primary focus is on enhancing the consumer experience through robust Information Services for our internal consumers. My key responsibilities and accomplishments include:Consumer Experience Enhancement:-Focused on delivering exceptional consumer experiences by improving information services and ensuring seamless access to necessary resources for internal teams.Business Process Optimization:-Analyzed and reworked existing business processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall business performance.Capability Development:-Identified and developed the capability to integrate and use new tools, ensuring the organization stays ahead with the latest technological advancements.Infrastructure Reshaping:-Led the reshaping of the company’s physical IT, networking, and telephony infrastructure to support evolving business needs and improve operational efficiency.Strategic Planning:-Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align IT and operational strategies with business goals, ensuring long-term success and sustainability.Through these efforts, I have contributed to a more efficient, technologically advanced, and user-focused operational environment at Pastel Software, fostering improved internal collaboration and enhanced service delivery. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

In my role as Support Manager at Pastel Software, I led the establishment and development of a comprehensive support infrastructure to enhance user satisfaction and streamline assistance processes. My key achievements and responsibilities included:Team Building: -Established a robust national and international support team dedicated to assisting our diverse user base with software installations, troubleshooting, and queries.Call Center Implementation:-Successfully… Show more In my role as Support Manager at Pastel Software, I led the establishment and development of a comprehensive support infrastructure to enhance user satisfaction and streamline assistance processes. My key achievements and responsibilities included:Team Building: -Established a robust national and international support team dedicated to assisting our diverse user base with software installations, troubleshooting, and queries.Call Center Implementation:-Successfully implemented advanced call center software to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our support operations, ensuring timely and accurate responses to user inquiries.Web Training Introduction:-Introduced Interwise (Web Training) to our channel partners, providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to better support their clients and enhance their understanding of our products.User Assistance:-Oversaw daily support activities, ensuring our users received top-tier assistance and solutions to their software-related issues.Process Optimization:-Continuously refined and optimized support processes to improve response times, increase user satisfaction, and reduce resolution times.Through these initiatives, I significantly enhanced the support experience for our users and partners, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

As a Quality Controller at Pastel Software, I am responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. My key responsibilities include:Product Testing:-Conducting comprehensive test cycles to validate the functionality, performance, and user experience of our software products.Quality Assurance:-Releasing products to end users only after thorough testing and verification to ensure they meet our stringent quality criteria.Beta Program… Show more As a Quality Controller at Pastel Software, I am responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. My key responsibilities include:Product Testing:-Conducting comprehensive test cycles to validate the functionality, performance, and user experience of our software products.Quality Assurance:-Releasing products to end users only after thorough testing and verification to ensure they meet our stringent quality criteria.Beta Program Administration:-Running and managing beta programs, collaborating closely with end users to gather feedback, identify issues, and implement improvements.User Engagement:-Engaging with end users during beta testing to understand their needs and challenges, providing them with support, and ensuring their feedback is incorporated into the final product.Continuous Improvement:-Continuously refining our testing processes and methodologies to enhance product quality and accelerate release cycles.Through these efforts, I contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed our users' expectations. Show less

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