Product Manager (SC Cleared) - Inside IR35

Sanderson Government & Defence; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Product Manager to support a major Fraud and Error transformation programme. The role involves developing digital products to prevent and reduce fraudulent activity across critical systems. Key responsibilities include managing the product backlog, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to government digital service standards. Candidates should have proven experience in digital transformation and strong Agile methodologies knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner on large-scale digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven mindset – able to interpret and use performance insights.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Own and manage the product backlog.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable user stories.
• Use data and feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Skills

Product Management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Product Manager to support a major Fraud and Error transformation programme within a large-scale government environment. The role will focus on developing digital products and services that help identify, prevent, and reduce fraudulent activity and payment errors across critical citizen-facing systems. This is a strategic and delivery-focused position, requiring collaboration across multiple business, data, and technology teams to ensure that digital products meet user needs, deliver measurable value, and align with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for fraud and error services.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities are aligned with business outcomes.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams — including business analysts, delivery managers, engineers, and data specialists — to deliver secure, user-focused solutions.
• Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Use data, analytics, and user feedback to measure performance and inform continuous improvement.
• Ensure delivery adheres to government digital service (GDS) principles and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business, technical, and policy areas.
• Support agile delivery, ensuring product releases are timely, valuable, and meet quality standards.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner on large-scale digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery to live service.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven mindset – able to interpret and use performance insights to guide decisions.
• Experience working within public sector digital services or similarly complex, regulated environments.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Fraud Detection Systems, Identity Verification, or Risk Analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with GDS Service Standards and public sector digital delivery frameworks.
• Background in data-led products, machine learning, or automation-driven solutions.
• Experience working on security, compliance, or financial integrity programmes.

Reasonable Adjustments

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