Product Manager

Boost Talent ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boost Talent ltd is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a Hybrid role across the UK public sector, focusing on Central Government and NHS/Health & Care. You will shape product vision, influence senior stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centred digital services that meet GDS and NHS standards.

You will work across policy, operational, technical, and clinical teams, driving outcomes and continuous improvement through the full product lifecycle with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Product Manager within Central Government, NHS, Healthcare, or wider Public Sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering complex digital services.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus and make effective decisions within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases.
• Manage and prioritise product backlogs based on user needs and business objectives.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across policy, operational, technical, and clinical teams.
• Champion user-centred design and evidence-based decision making.
• Facilitate workshops, discovery activities, and stakeholder sessions.
• Balance competing priorities, policy requirements, security considerations, and user needs.
• Coach and support Product Managers and delivery teams.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Job description

Senior Product Manager - Public Sector (Central Government & Health)

Location: Hybrid, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol

Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Product Managers to deliver high-impact digital transformation programmes across Central Government and Health & Care organisations.

You will shape product vision, influence senior stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centred digital services that improve outcomes for citizens and patients. Working within complex environments, you will drive products through the full lifecycle while ensuring alignment with GDS and NHS Service Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.


• Lead multidisciplinary teams through Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases.


• Manage and prioritise product backlogs based on user needs and business objectives.


• Engage and influence stakeholders across policy, operational, technical, and clinical teams.


• Champion user-centred design and evidence-based decision making.


• Facilitate workshops, discovery activities, and stakeholder sessions.


• Balance competing priorities, policy requirements, security considerations, and user needs.


• Coach and support Product Managers and delivery teams.


• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and outcomes.


• Significant experience as a Senior Product Manager within Central Government, NHS, Healthcare, or wider Public Sector environments.


• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering complex digital services.


• Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and delivery plans.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Strong experience using data and evidence to inform product decisions.


• Ability to build consensus and make confident decisions within complex environments.

Public Sector Expertise

Central Government

• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Standard and assessment process.


• Experience delivering services through Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live.


• Experience working with departments such as DWP, MoJ, DfE, MoD, HMRC, Home Office, or similar.

Health & Care

• Experience working with organisations such as NHS England, DHSC, NHSBSA, ICBs, Primary or Secondary Care.


• Understanding of NHS Service Standards and service assessments.


• Experience navigating healthcare regulations, information governance, and patient data requirements.

Key Skills

• Product strategy and leadership


• Stakeholder engagement and influencing


• User-centred design


• Backlog management and prioritisation


• Workshop facilitation


• Team leadership and coaching


• AI and emerging technology adoption

Ideal Candidate

You will be a confident product leader with a strong background delivering digital services within Central Government, Health, or wider Public Sector organisations. You'll be passionate about solving complex problems, leading high-performing teams, and delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens and patients.