Senior Product Manager WCC621242

ENGINEERINGUK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster City Council is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead AI initiatives within their Digital and Innovation team. The role involves managing groundbreaking projects like Generative-AI chatbots and speech-to-text tools, aimed at enhancing public services. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in product management, agile methodologies, and a passion for technology's role in public good.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Commitment to inclusivity

Disability Confident Employer

Qualifications

• Experienced product manager with a background in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiar with agile and user-centered design principles.
• Skills in scaling AI products and integrating AI into existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in AI initiatives to improve resident and officer experiences.
• Identify AI opportunities and develop innovative products.
• Secure stakeholder buy-in and educate on user-centered design.

Skills

AI product management

Agile methodologies

User-centered design

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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View more categories View less categories Sector Project and Program Management Role Senior Executive Contract Type Fixed term Hours Part Time

Job Details:

• Salary range: £54,684 - £74,487 per annum. Salary negotiable depending upon experience
• Work location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract type: Temporary up to 24 months
• Closing date: 10 June 2025

About Us:

Digital and Innovation in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where creative and enterprising people put local residents and businesses first. Creativity isn't only for senior managers; we expect it from everyone, including our newest recruits.

Today, Westminster is the most connected borough in London. Our initiatives, like the £2.8 million European funding project, have significantly improved connectivity for small businesses, enabling remote work and video communication, which proved vital during the pandemic. Westminster now leads in connectivity, supporting thriving businesses and innovative services like the Smart City strategy.

The Role:

As a Senior Product Manager in our Digital and Innovation team, you will contribute to groundbreaking AI initiatives that improve residents' and officers' lives. Working in our AI Innovation Hub, you'll lead projects such as Generative-AI chatbots, speech-to-text tools, and NLP/ML solutions for process improvement and fraud detection. You will identify AI opportunities, develop innovative products, and secure stakeholder buy-in, fostering an inclusive culture and educating senior stakeholders on user-centered design and AI impacts.

About You:

You are an experienced product manager with a background in leading multidisciplinary teams, familiar with agile and user-centered design principles. Your skills include scaling AI products, integrating AI into existing systems, and designing prototypes. You have experience evaluating AI opportunities, managing risks, and shaping AI strategy. Excellent communication skills and leadership experience are essential, along with a passion for using technology for public good. Personal resilience, organization, and teamwork are also key qualities.

Westminster City Council supports Care Leavers and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, especially from a Global Majority background, utilizing positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

What We Offer:

Westminster is a vibrant, diverse city with a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. We promote flexible and agile working patterns, and are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. We aim for a diverse workforce that reflects our communities and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Learn more about our commitment to equality and diversity at our website.

Our colleagues exemplify our values: Daphne advocates for colleagues with learning difficulties, demonstrating empathy and support, while Shofa champions youth entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Westminster Youth Market, driven by her personal motivations and passion for community upliftment.

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