Product Consultant (Public Sector)

Kainos; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Budock Water is looking for a Product Consultant (Public Sector) to oversee backlog maturity and drive product delivery. This role demands experience in bespoke software delivery, particularly in the UK public sector, along with strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. The chosen candidate will lead a diverse team, embracing creativity and innovation while ensuring timely and high-quality outputs. Collaboration and people development are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in bespoke software delivery, with client-facing role in consulting.
• Experience in the UK public sector (central government).
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent facilitator of workshops and stakeholders groups
• Modelling As‑is and To‑be business processes for stakeholder buy‑in
• Elicitation of functional, technical and non‑functional requirements
• Ability to translate requirements into user stories
• Prioritisation to refine backlog and dependencies
• Deliver MVP within commercial constraints and deadlines
• Experience in sales activities (bids, proposals)
• Ability to explain technical jargon to non‑technical teams

Responsibilities

• Manage team’s backlog maturity and drive MVP thinking.
• Facilitate workshops and lead stakeholder engagement.
• Elicit functional, technical, and non-functional requirements.
• Support delivery initiatives and coach junior staff for performance growth.
• Elicit requirements and translate into clear user stories for the team.
• Manage scope to meet MVP while delivering value within budget and deadlines.

Skills

Bespoke software delivery experience

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Workshop facilitation

User story writing

Facilitation

Public sector experience

Business process modelling

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

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Join Kainos and Shape the Future. At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we transform digital services for millions, deliver cutting‑edge Workday solutions, or push the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people‑first culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

As a Product Consultant in Kainos, you will be responsible for your team’s backlog maturity, taking ownership of features from inception through to delivery. You will drive MVP thinking and communicate the value of it with team members, the wider project team, and relevant stakeholders. You will lead agile ceremonies, encourage engagement, and facilitate workshops with a variety of stakeholders to achieve consensus. You will actively participate within the Product capability, support delivery of initiatives, and manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff with a focus on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in bespoke software delivery, operating as part of an agile team for an external customer (client‑facing role in consulting is a must‑have).
• UK public sector (central government) experience.
• Experience of the software development lifecycle from analysis to launch and live operations.
• Excellent facilitator of workshops, able to lead stakeholder groups to focused outcomes.
• Accomplished at modelling As‑is and To‑be business processes, presenting these to stakeholders and the team for buy‑in.
• Experience in stakeholder management, comfortable challenging decisions and adapting communication styles.
• Responsible for breaking down work from inception through to delivery and managing the team’s backlog for quality and maturity.
• Responsible for elicitation of functional, technical and non‑functional requirements, translating these into user stories.
• Ability to use prioritisation techniques to refine the backlog and manage dependencies.
• Proven ability to manage scope to meet the required MVP while delivering value.
• Ability to work within commercial constraints such as cost restrictions and project deadlines.
• Excellent user story writing skills, ensuring quality and consistency across the project.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships inside and outside the delivery team and collaborate on breaking work into deliverable pieces.
• Experience contributing to sales activities (e.g., working on bids, writing proposals).
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and able to mentor team members and coach clients.
• Passionate about developing people – demonstrated ability to manage, coach and develop junior members.
• Experience explaining technical jargon to non‑technical/commercial teams.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Information Services

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also ensure a level playing field for all candidates.

Our talented recruitment team is here to support you, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, please let us know. By having a private conversation, we can tailor our recruitment process to your needs.