Platform Product Manager: DevTools & APIs

Public Sector Resourcing, managed by AMS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government weather service is seeking a Digital Product Manager for a 9-month hybrid contract in Exeter. The successful candidate will manage the roadmap for technology platforms, ensuring they are reliable and user-friendly. Essential requirements include a proven track record in managing developer-facing products, strong Agile practices, and excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a willingness to undergo security clearance checks. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of weather technology services in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing developer-facing products and associated technologies.
• Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices.
• Strong understanding of user-centered product development.
• Skilled at prioritizing by outcome.
• Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap and backlog for technology platforms.
• Work with engineers and delivery teams for improvements.
• Translate user needs into clear priorities.
• Define measurable service outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders.
• Champion product-led development in a brownfield environment.
• Support business case development for enhancements.

Skills

Managing developer-facing products

Agile practices

User-centered product development

Prioritising by outcome

Excellent communication

Job description

A government weather service is seeking a Digital Product Manager for a 9-month hybrid contract in Exeter. The successful candidate will manage the roadmap for technology platforms, ensuring they are reliable and user-friendly. Essential requirements include a proven track record in managing developer-facing products, strong Agile practices, and excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a willingness to undergo security clearance checks. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of weather technology services in the public sector.