Digital Product Manager

Job Description

Contract: 6 months

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Location: Newport or Titchfield – approximately 40% on-site per week, with occasional travel between sites

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IR35: Inside IR35

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Rate: £897 per day via Umbrella

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Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

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About the Role

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We are looking for an experienced Digital Product Manager to join a major public-sector digital transformation programme.

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You will be responsible for managing a digital product through its full lifecycle, from discovery and alpha through beta and live. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will set product direction, champion user needs and ensure the team delivers valuable, high-quality outcomes.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who enjoys working in complex environments and is confident balancing strategic product thinking with hands-on delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Define and own the product vision, scope and priorities.

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• Manage the product through discovery, alpha, beta and live stages.

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• Own, manage and prioritise the product backlog.

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• Champion user needs through research, feedback, data and insight.

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• Work closely with delivery, design, research, technology and data specialists.

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• Develop and maintain product roadmaps where required.

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• Ensure stories are clearly defined, prioritised and ready for delivery.

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• Balance research, new features and continuous improvement.

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• Work with Delivery Managers to ensure plans are realistic and blockers are removed.

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• Collaborate with Technical Leads and Solutions Architects on appropriate technical solutions.

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• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate product progress effectively.

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• Promote transparency through show and tells and open-working practices.

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• Take responsibility for product quality and ensure relevant service standards are met.

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• Identify and resolve complex operational and delivery issues.

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• Support the adoption and integration of products with other services.

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About You

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You will have strong experience in digital product management and a proven ability to lead products across different stages of the product lifecycle.

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You should have:

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• Extensive Product Management experience across discovery, alpha, beta and live.

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• Strong backlog management and prioritisation skills.

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• Experience defining product vision, scope and roadmaps.

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• A strong understanding of user-centred product development.

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• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

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• An understanding of design, technology and data principles.

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• Experience delivering MVPs and iterating based on evidence and user feedback.

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• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

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• The ability to challenge assumptions and constraints constructively.

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• Experience integrating digital products with other services.

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• An understanding of operational processes and live service management.

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• The ability to use evidence, outcomes and user insight to make informed product decisions.

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• A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide leadership and direction.

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Essential Requirement

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Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this position.

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If you are an experienced Digital Product Manager looking for a challenging opportunity within a major public-sector transformation programme, we would be keen to hear from you.

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