Senior Product Manager

August 3

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Advisory Services • Analytics • Digital • ERP • Microsoft

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Description

• Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. • Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in. • Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy. • Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams. • Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments. • Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice. • People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive. • Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth. • Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers. • Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector. • Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients. • Carrying out other duties as may reasonably be required.

Requirements

• Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. • Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product. • Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified and meet user needs. • Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes. • Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government. • Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards. • Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. • Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture. • Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset.

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience • Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society • Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership • A supportive and collaborative environment • Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training • 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme • Flexible working including home working and part time • Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes • 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year • 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation • Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution • Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance • Life Assurance of 4 times base salary • Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) • Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay • Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme