SFIA 4 Product Manager - #2162623

SFIA 4 Product Manager – Public Sector

Remote with occasional travel to Manchester or Leeds

Up to £335 per day – Inside IR35

BPSS Clearance required

We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to support a major UK Government department delivering critical digital services that help some of the most vulnerable people in society access the support they need.

This role sits within a high-profile programme focused on improving digital services used by healthcare professionals and Government teams. You'll work within a multidisciplinary agile team, helping to shape product direction, prioritise delivery and drive continuous improvements to services that have a direct impact on citizens across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Lead Product Manager to define product goals, strategy and priorities.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog to maximise value for users and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, business analysts, designers and delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital services.
• Engage with stakeholders across Government to align priorities and build consensus.
• Use insight, data and user feedback to inform product decisions and roadmap development.
• Balance the needs of a live service with ongoing improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Champion user-centred design and ensure user needs remain at the heart of decision-making.
• Communicate product vision, progress and priorities to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify risks, dependencies and challenges, making informed decisions in complex environments.
• Support teams in delivering outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• Strong Product Management experience within digital, technology or public sector environments.
• Experience developing product roadmaps and managing prioritised backlogs.
• A proven track record of working within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience influencing and challenging stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
• A user-centred mindset with a strong understanding of digital service delivery.
• Experience making decisions with incomplete information in fast-moving environments.
• Experience supporting and coaching teams to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Knowledge of GDS principles and Government digital delivery practices would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience working within UK Government or wider public sector organisations is desirable.

Additional Information:

This is a primarily remote role for candidates based outside London. The team currently meets face-to-face once per quarter for approximately 1.5 days, typically in Manchester or Leeds, with occasional additional stakeholder meetings as required.

If you're a Product Manager who enjoys working on meaningful public services, influencing stakeholders and delivering digital products that make a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for further information.