Product Manager - 6 Months - Government

1 day onsite in Manchester per week

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Key Responsibilities Own and manage the product roadmap for one or more digital services.
Define product vision, goals, and measurable outcomes aligned to DWP priorities.
Gather and prioritise user requirements using data, analytics, and user research.
Work closely with Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, Service Designers, Developers, and Architects.
Manage and refine the product backlog using Agile methodologies.
Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, prioritisation, and acceptance criteria definition.
Engage with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
Ensure services meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements.
Drive continuous improvement using KPIs, service metrics, and user feedback.
Support discovery, alpha, beta, and live service phases.
Identify risks, dependencies, and delivery blockers and help resolve them.
Contribute to governance, reporting, and product documentation.
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Manager within large-scale digital transformation programmes.
Experience working within UK Government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
Experience managing digital products throughout the full product lifecycle.
Ability to prioritise competing requirements and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working with multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Strong understanding of user-centred design principles.
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tooling. xwzovoh
Experience defining KPIs, OKRs, and service performance metrics.