Product Director - Public Sector, NonProfit & Higher Education Lisboa

Product Director - Public Sector, Non
Profit & Higher Education

We are seeking a
- driven and strategic Director of Industry Product Management to lead the development of ERP capabilities tailored to the unique needs of the public sector, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions. This role combines industry insight with
- on product management skills and a passion for building solutions that help
- focused organizations operate more efficiently and effectively.

You will work closely with horizontal product managers (e. g. , Financials, HR, Procurement) to ensure our platform delivers
-
- end support for the operational, compliance, and funding models specific to these sectors.

You will research, drive requirements, oversee design and drive launch for
- specific solutions. You will bring new products to market to drive
- sell into the existing customer base and champion the development of new capabilities that will increase win rate and customer satisfaction with our core offerings. You will drive thought leadership in what the next generation of automation solutions can bring to the professional services space to help our clients compete and win.

We’re looking for a transformational leader who leads with authenticity, embraces constructive conflict, and consistently delivers sustainable value. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration, always putting the customer experience at the center of
- making. You are committed to driving and delivering on change, and you hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards. You know how to cultivate an environment where people feel empowered to succeed and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Industry Strategy & Roadmap Alignment: Define and maintain a comprehensive industry roadmap for public sector, nonprofit, and higher education verticals aligned with customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Translate
  - specific workflows and pain points into actionable product requirements across ERP modules. Gather, document, and validate detailed product requirements based on customer interviews, market research, and regulatory analysis.
• Champion the use of AI and automation technologies to deliver
  - specific differentiators that help clients innovate, drive efficiencies, and increase impact.
• Work with data and platform teams to define use cases for predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, and decision support into professional services use cases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the industry voice in product planning conversations with horizontal product teams.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to evangelize the product strategy, assist with
  -
  - market strategies, enablement, and customer engagement.

Customer & Market Insight

• Engage directly with customers, partners, and policy experts to gather insights and validate product direction.
• Monitor
  - specific regulations, funding models, and compliance frameworks to inform product development.

Product Execution Support

• Contribute to discovery, validation, and launch activities with UX, engineering, and operations teams.
• Prioritize and deliver
  - specific requirements in alignment with platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management for ERP or enterprise Saa
  S platforms.
• Strong domain knowledge in public sector, nonprofit, or higher education operations.
• Proven ability to translate complex industry needs into scalable product solutions.
• Strong ability to influence without authority and work
  - functionally in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with ERP platforms serving
  - driven sectors.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled or
  - rich product environments.

This role can be based remotely in Spain or Portugal.

What We Offer

• Culture built on trust and accountability with autonomy to be successful.
• Flexible Leave Paid Time Off, remote work opportunities, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth opportunities and mentorship within a
  - performance software team.
• Commitment to sustainability and diversity and inclusion.
• Safe, inclusive working environment supported by Employee Resource Groups.

Unit4 is committed to equal opportunity. We hire based on skills and business needs. We welcome and encourage pregnant and/or
-
- be to apply. For more on our diversity commitments, see our blogs: Our focus to DEI remains central to who we are; Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all.

Background check: This role may require security clearance for customer projects and access to sensitive data. If offered, background checks may be conducted in accordance with local laws. We will handle information securely. Questions? Reach out!