Senior Product Manager

Harvey Nash; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the delivery of digital government services in a Hybrid London-based setting. You will navigate complex government environments, shape product strategy, and influence stakeholders at all levels to deliver citizen-focused services that meet GDS standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage roadmaps, and ensure delivery remains outcomes-focused across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases within Central Government

Qualifications

• GDS environment experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the GDS Service Standard and assessment process.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and policy engagement skills.
• Experience delivering digital products within Central Government.
• Experience working with policy, design, engineering and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead products through Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases.
• Own and prioritise product backlogs based on evidence and user needs.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align objectives and drive decision-making.
• Influence policy and strategic direction to support service delivery.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coach and support multidisciplinary teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Balance user needs, policy requirements, technical constraints and delivery priorities.
• Drive measurable outcomes and value-focused delivery.
• Champion user-centred design and continuous improvement.
• Utilise AI and emerging technologies to improve delivery and service outcomes.
• Significant experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager within Central Government.
• Deep understanding of the GDS framework and service assessments.
• Strong Agile delivery experience across Scrum and Kanban environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working closely with policy, design, engineering and delivery teams.
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups while making evidence-based decisions.
• Consulting or digital consultancy background.
• Exposure to AI, automation or emerging technologies within digital delivery.

Job description

• Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool or Leeds (Hybrid)
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, with travel to client and office locations as required

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the delivery of impactful digital services within Central Government.

This role is ideal for someone who has successfully navigated complex government environments, shaped product strategy, influenced stakeholders at all levels, and delivered services that meet user needs and GDS standards.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, define product vision and roadmaps, manage priorities, and ensure delivery remains focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for citizens.

• Proven experience delivering digital products within a GDS environment
• Strong knowledge of the GDS Service Standard and assessment process
• Experience leading products through Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live
• Experience working within Central Government departments
• A track record of leading multidisciplinary Agile teams
• Strong stakeholder management and policy engagement experience

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmaps
• Lead products through Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases
• Own and prioritise product backlogs based on evidence and user needs
• Engage senior stakeholders to align objectives and drive decision-making
• Influence policy and strategic direction to support service delivery
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions and stakeholder engagement activities
• Coach and support multidisciplinary teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Balance user needs, policy requirements, technical constraints and delivery priorities
• Drive measurable outcomes and value-focused delivery
• Champion user-centred design and continuous improvement
• Utilise AI and emerging technologies to improve delivery and service outcomes
• Significant experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager within Central Government
• Deep understanding of the GDS framework and service assessments
• Strong Agile delivery experience across Scrum and Kanban environments
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working closely with policy, design, engineering and delivery teams
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups while making clear, evidence-based decisions
• Consulting or digital consultancy background
• Exposure to AI, automation or emerging technologies within digital delivery

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile government programmes, influence digital public services at scale, and deliver meaningful outcomes for citizens across the UK.