Product Director: Social Care & Education

Description Position at System CSystem C is the UK's leading health and social care software and services company. Our technology supports professionals across health, social care and education, helping deliver better outcomes for millions of people.

We are looking for an experienced Product Director to shape product strategy, drive portfolio performance and lead the successful delivery of customer value across multiple products and markets.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution. You will influence senior stakeholders, balance commercial opportunities with customer needs, and ensure product investment decisions deliver measurable outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Define and lead product strategy across multiple portfolios and markets

Shape roadmap priorities using customer insight, market evidence and business objectives

Deliver portfolio commitments within agreed capacity, timescales and budgets

Own portfolio governance, investment prioritisation and lifecycle management

Drive customer retention, product performance and sustainable business growth

Establish meaningful product metrics and provide clear performance reporting

Influence senior leaders on trade-offs, priorities and investment decisions

Ensure products meet regulatory, compliance and governance requirements

Lead strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration

Build product capability, leadership succession and high-performing teams

Promote responsible adoption of AI, supported by appropriate governance and oversight

Take end-to-end ownership of outcomes and ensure commitments are delivered successfully

What we're looking for Significant experience leading product management and product strategy across complex portfolios

Strong commercial judgement and market awareness

Proven success delivering large-scale product roadmaps in regulated or safety-critical environments

Experience influencing executive-level investment and prioritisation decisions

Strong portfolio governance and resource management capabilities

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Data-driven approach to product decision-making

Experience developing and leading high-performing product teams

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and navigate changing priorities

Healthcare, social care or education technology experience would be advantageous

Why join System C?

Our mission is to improve outcomes through technology, and we believe our people are central to that success. We foster a supportive environment where collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement and integrity are part of everyday working life. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful impact on the future of health and care technology

In addition to competitive rewards, we offer flexible wellbeing benefits, professional development opportunities and colleague recognition programmes that celebrate our core values.

Apply today

If you're passionate about product leadership, strategic thinking and delivering technology that improves lives, we'd love to hear from you.