Product Manager

SFIA 5 Product Manager | Government Digital | £430 per day Inside IR35 | Leeds Hybrid
Contract: Inside - Rate £430 per day including fees
Location: Hybrid - Travel to Leeds once per sprint (fortnightly)
Clearance Required: BPSS [must be eligible and willing to undergo]
Duration: Initial 6 month contract with extension potential
We are looking for an experienced SFIA Level 5 Product Manager to join a major central government digital transformation programme. This is a key product leadership role, owning a complex digital product / service through its full lifecycle within a large-scale Agile environment.
The Role - SFIA 5 Responsibilities:
Own and manage the product roadmap, vision and backlog, balancing user needs, business objectives and technical constraints
Lead product discovery and delivery, working closely with User Researchers, Designers, Developers, and Architects
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing competing priorities and ensuring alignment across policy, operational and digital teams
Define and prioritise user stories, acceptance criteria and product increments within an Agile / Scrum framework
Use data, user insight and metrics to drive product decisions and measure value / outcomes
Manage dependencies, risks and issues across multiple teams and suppliers
Ensure products meet GDS Service Standard and are delivered in line with Government Digital best practice
Essential Experience:
Proven experience as a Product Manager at SFIA 5 level / Senior Product Manager level
Strong Government experience is essential - you must have delivered digital products/services within UK Government / Public Sector
Deep understanding of Agile product management, Scrum, Kanban and Lean principles
Experience working with multidisciplinary agile teams in complex, large-scale environments
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and prioritisation skills
Experience with GOV.UK, GDS Service Manual and Agile delivery in a government context
Desirable:
Experience working within a large central government department
Experience on large-scale digital transformation or legacy-to-digital programmes
Product Manager certifications / Agile qualifications
Contract Details:
Rate: £430 per day Inside IR35
Location: Remote with travel to Leeds once per sprint (every 2 weeks) - candidates must be able to commit to this
Security: Must hold or be able to obtain BPSS clearance prior to start
If you are a Government Product Manager looking for your next contract and can demonstrate strong central government product delivery, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

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