System C Careers

Description

System C is the UK's leading provider of health and social care software and services. For over 35 years, we've partnered with public sector organisations to deliver technology that improves outcomes, drives efficiencies, and supports frontline professionals.

As part of System C, Liquidlogic provides market-leading software solutions that support Children's Services, Adult Social Care, and Education teams across local authorities throughout the UK. Our solutions help councils deliver vital services, meet statutory responsibilities, and improve outcomes for children, young people, adults, families, and communities.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex Liquidlogic software implementation projects across local government, social care, and education organisations.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role where you'll take ownership of projects from initiation through to go-live. Working closely with local authority stakeholders, delivery teams, technical specialists, and senior leaders, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused project professional who is passionate about helping local authorities transform services through technology and achieve better outcomes for the people they support.

This role will require occasional travel to customer sites across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a senior escalation point for customer challenges.
• Provide leadership, coaching and line management support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Liquidlogic implementation, migration, upgrade, and transformation projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with customer stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor, supporting customers through both technology implementation and organisational change.
• Ensure projects are appropriately planned, governed, resourced, and delivered in line with customer expectations and contractual commitments.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and contribute to project mobilisation activities.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, revenue delivery, and overall project health.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and escalations to successful resolution.
• Support resource planning and capacity management across multiple concurrent projects.

What We're Looking For

• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex delivery environments.
• Ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build credibility with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working within Local Government, Social Care, Education, Public Sector, or related technology environments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale software implementation, transformation, or change projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and operational teams.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, forecasts, commercial performance, and resource planning.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, reporting, and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience delivering local authority case management platforms.
• Knowledge of Children's Services, Adult Social Care, or Education services.
• Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent.

Why Join System C?

At System C, we're passionate about creating technology that supports some of the most important services in society. Through our Liquidlogic solutions, we help local authorities work more effectively and deliver better outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities they serve.

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where people are encouraged to learn, innovate, and grow their careers. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in helping shape the future of social care and education technology.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex software projects and helping local authorities transform services through technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Join System C and help us make a meaningful difference through digital transformation in social care and education.