Product Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Product Manager responsible for leading digital product management initiatives. You will work collaboratively with teams to develop and deliver products, prioritize tasks, and engage with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in product management and a strong technical focus. Benefits include a significant pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Recent experience in product management techniques.
• Commitment to professional standards in product management.
• Strong technical focus and ability to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product through various phases of the lifecycle.
• Support lead and senior product managers.
• Prioritize work for teams and measure outcomes.

Skills

Product management

Technical focus

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Job description

Overview

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for digital products? Do you thrive on taking ownership of a product from conception to launch? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're seeking talented and driven product managers to join our team. As a product manager, you'll be responsible for defining, owning, and solving problems related to our digital products. You'll contribute to managing the product through all stages of its lifecycle, from discovery to live, and support senior product managers in their roles.

Whilst product management experience is desirable, this is a role that would be perfect for those who have worked in other digital roles or have experience across other competencies. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and develop their skills in product management techniques.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on developing and shaping the future of our digital products. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic and forward-thinking capability, then consider how you match up against what we’re looking for.

Open Sessions

Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it’s like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 02/10/2025 at 12:00. Sign up here

Benefits

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA roles: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Role Details

You will have recent experience and knowledge of product management techniques and will have a strong technical focus. You may already hold or will be expected to commit to undertaking appropriate development / qualifications to achieve professional standards of product management, for example Certified Scrum Product Owner or higher.

Product Managers will likely manage a single product that has an established roadmap through multi-disciplinary, highly skilled digital squads as part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA’s) programmes. You’ll have experience in breaking down barriers for your team, planning at a high level and getting into the detail to make things happen when needed. Alternatively you will be responsible for an area within a large complex product alongside a senior Product manager.

You will provide the escalation route through to a Senior Product Manager and will ensure the delivery of technical change across multiple squads.

You will be confident challenging approaches within and outside of the squads and be a positive role model of the values, attitudes and behaviours of the capability. You will facilitate focus on the delivery of the technical outcomes, manage dependencies, identify and manage priorities and ensure the successful delivery of the technical product area. You will need to have strong communication skills and will engage with senior stakeholders at all levels to support the effective delivery of those products and services.

You will support the development and continuous improvement of the product, turning the vision into reality. You will ensure the team deliver the vision in the most effective way whilst building something that is reusable and transformational.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product through different phases of the product life cycle, from discovery, through development, delivery and continuous improvement, to retirement.
• Support lead and senior product managers.
• Prioritise work for your teams and be able to measure outcomes.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.