Product Consultant

Overview

The Product Consultant will play a vital role in a major digital transformation programme for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), working remotely on a contract basis. Collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, the consultant will help shape product direction and ensure effective delivery of user-centred digital services that impact millions across the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage product backlogs throughout the delivery lifecycle.
  • Gather, analyse and document functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and discovery sessions.
  • Lead backlog refinement and support Agile ceremonies.
  • Prioritise features and manage dependencies across delivery teams.
  • Define and manage Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
  • Collaborate with software engineers, architects and designers to deliver user-centred solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience working as a Product Consultant, Product Owner, or Agile Business Analyst.
  • Strong background delivering digital products within Agile environments.
  • Proven experience managing and prioritising product backlogs.
  • Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong requirements gathering and user story writing experience.
  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience working closely with software engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.