Senior Product Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Telscombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Product Manager to shape product strategy in the Health and Disability area. You will lead and inspire digital teams, develop product roadmaps, and ensure the delivery of high-value outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and product management skills, with a focus on user-centered design principles. This is a crucial role for driving transformational change while supporting individuals with health conditions or disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading product teams and managing large complex problems.
• Ability to communicate product strategy effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of product management principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver products that align with strategic objectives.
• Define and communicate product strategy to stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a team of product managers for high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in product maturity and delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Product Management

Data Analysis

User-Centered Design

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Are you an engaging leader with advanced Product Management skills?

Are you a Product Manager with data experience who thrives on managing large complex problems?

Are you as passionate about people as you are about products, ready to lead teams in defining, designing, and delivering a vision that creates real value for users?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

This role sits within our Health and Disability area and is focused on shaping product strategy to improve services, ensuring that people with a health condition or disability receive the support they need. You will lead work across multiple product teams and manage products at different stages of the lifecycle, driving outcomes that align with departmental priorities. Working closely with the lead product manager and agile teams, you will make informed decisions based on quality and value, while also holding line management responsibility for product managers.

You will lead and drive product development for a complex area of our organisation, a major programme, or a core service, ensuring delivery of high-value outcomes. You will bring a deep understanding of product management principles and techniques, applying them effectively even if not specialising in a single methodology.

As a senior product manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire digital professionals, setting clear direction and enabling the creation of products that align with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across organisational boundaries, influencing and gaining support for agreed priorities and outcomes.
• Define and communicate product strategy, creating value-driven roadmaps that guide teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement in product maturity, enhancing performance, quality, and delivery standards.
• Champion user-centred design principles, ensuring customer insight informs the development of digital services and maintaining a high level of user awareness.
• Lead and manage significant transformational change within complex environments, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.
• Manage and develop a team of product managers, providing coaching, mentoring, and support to build capability and foster a high-performing culture.