Product Manager

Overview

In this role you will steer one or more digital products within a major Central Government programme, aligning delivery with user needs and policy goals. You will own the product direction, prioritise the backlog, and work with cross-functional teams to realise outcomes. You’ll engage with government stakeholders and delivery partners to manage expectations and ensure governance. You will apply agile and lean practices to maintain momentum and deliver against defined criteria, while upholding GDS standards and user-centred design.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritise the product backlog with user stories aligned to programme outcomes
• Ensure delivery meets acceptance criteria and user/business needs
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers to achieve plans and milestones
• Engage with government, partners, and stakeholders to capture requirements and manage expectations
• Influence decision-making through strong communication and relationship management
• Translate business requirements into clear product deliverables
• Use data, research, and feedback to shape direction and optimise outcomes
• Ensure alignment with GDS standards and user-centred design
• Operate in Agile environments, applying Lean practices to maximise delivery
• Work with Scrum teams to remove blockers and sustain momentum
• Track deliverables, reporting, and governance participation

Key requirements

• Proven Product Manager experience in UK Public Sector / Central Government or GDS-aligned environment
• Strong Agile delivery background (Scrum and/or Kanban)
• Experience in large Systems Integrator (SI) environments
• Ability to translate user needs into deliverable outcomes
• Comfort with SOW-driven, outcome-based engagements

• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Relationship building
• Jira
• Confluence
• Agile delivery

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