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# Product Owner (12 months FTC)

- **Company:** The System
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Scrum Methodology, SystemC
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/product-owner-12-months-ftc/48049905

## About the Role

evolving business needs A collaborative approach combined with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Why System C? At System C, we're driven by a mission to improve health and care outcomes through technology. We foster a supportive environment where people can grow, learn and make a meaningful impact. You'll be joining a business that values: Collaboration and teamwork Accountability and ownership Integrity and doing the right thing Personal and professional development Alongside a competitive rewards package, you'll have access to flexible wellbeing benefits, development opportunities and recognition programmes designed to help you succeed. At System C, we believe great work happens when flexibility and collaboration come together. All our roles are offered on a hybrid basis, with colleagues spending a minimum of two days each week in the office to connect, create, and grow together. (Excludes associate and field-based roles). We prioritise transparency in our job
requirements and selection criteria, ensuring they are based solely on the essentials needed for effective job performance. We consciously avoid assumptions that could skew our perception of a candidate's suitability for hire. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged by procedures or requirements that disproportionately affect protected groups without being essential for the job. For every position, we develop a detailed job description and person specification. This approach maintains our focus on the true demands of the role and the skills, experience, and qualifications necessary. During interviews, we involve multiple interviewers where possible to further mitigate unintentional bias, thereby promoting a fair and equitable hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

activities Help define release scope and contribute to release planning Monitor progress against delivery plans and communicate risks and dependencies Facilitate customer engagement activities, including demonstrations, feedback sessions and focus groups Support go-to-market activities and product launches Develop deep domain expertise and confidently demonstrate product capabilities to stakeholders Represent Product Management in day-to-day delivery decisions What we're looking for Experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to analyse requirements, identify risks and make informed decisions Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria Strong understanding of Agile delivery methods including Scrum Experience prioritising and managing product backlogs Knowledge of tools such as Jira, Aha! or similar product management platforms Ability to work effectively within changing priorities and


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