Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join a central government client in supporting the development and ongoing management of a national surveillance reporting database. In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including technical architects and delivery teams, to consolidate product requirements and create a prioritized roadmap that balances user needs and operational objectives. Your efforts will ensure effective product ownership and governance within the context of public sector digital services.
Responsibilities
- Consolidate requirements and demand into a structured product backlog.
- Develop and maintain a prioritised roadmap aligned with user needs and service objectives.
- Refine requirements, acceptance criteria, dependencies and delivery ownership.
- Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to address technical debt and risks.
- Support product governance, ownership models, decision-making and escalation routes.
- Incorporate user research and feedback into product priorities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and maintain product communications and updates.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Product Management within UK central government or public sector.
- Strong management of product backlogs, roadmaps, and requirements prioritisation.
- Ability to balance user needs with technical considerations and operational risks.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including architects and delivery managers.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, governance and communication.
- Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is desirable.
- Knowledge of the health sector or national surveillance services is a plus.