IRIS Software Group
Product Manager (iSAMS)
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About IRIS
IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.
We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.
Shape the future of education technology
At IRIS, we're passionate about building software that helps schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for students.
We're looking for a Product Manager to lead two key product families within our Education portfolio: Academics & Curriculum and Pastoral & Healthcare.
This is a highly autonomous role where you'll own strategy, roadmap development, discovery, and delivery across products that support both classroom learning and student wellbeing.
You'll work at the heart of a cross-functional product and engineering team, collaborating closely with schools, customers, and internal stakeholders to deliver solutions that make a real difference.
What you'll do
- Define and own product strategy and roadmaps across two distinct product areas.
- Lead customer discovery and market research activities.
- Turn customer insight into prioritised requirements and product plans.
- Work closely with Engineering teams to scope, prioritise, and deliver valuable features.
- Manage product launches from concept through to successful market delivery.
- Analyse product performance and use data to inform future investment decisions.
- Influence wider product strategy within a leading Education technology business.
- Support and mentor Product Managers within the team.
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What you'll bring
- Significant Product Management experience within software, SaaS, or technology-led businesses.
- Experience delivering products from discovery through launch and ongoing optimisation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and product streams simultaneously.
- Confidence working with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
Desirable experience
- Education technology (EdTech), MIS/SIS platforms, curriculum management systems, safeguarding, wellbeing, or healthcare-related software.
- Working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
- Experience supporting and developing junior product colleagues.
Why IRIS?
- Opportunity to influence products used by thousands of schools.
- Collaborative and empowered product culture.
- Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading software businesses.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested?
If you're passionate about creating products that improve educational outcomes and student wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
- Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
- Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
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Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.
What To Expect From Our Hiring Process
Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:
- Application review — we assess your experience and potential
- Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
- Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
- Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS
We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.
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