Senior Product Manager – Secure Government Projects (DV Cleared)
Location: London or Cheltenham - Hybrid
Clearance: DV Clearance required
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to help a secure government department design and deliver user-centred, high-impact digital products.
This is a unique opportunity to shape services of national importance, where your insight and leadership will directly influence how critical systems evolve to better meet user needs.
The organisation is looking for someone who isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions, bring fresh thinking, and inspire teams to deliver meaningful change.
You’ll have the autonomy to define your approach, backed by talented multidisciplinary teams skilled in agile delivery, research, design, and engineering.
What You’ll Do
As Senior Product Manager, you will:
* Lead one or more multidisciplinary Agile teams to identify problems, co‑design solutions, and deliver products that balance user needs, organisational goals, and long‑term sustainability.
* Develop and maintain product roadmaps, setting clear vision, strategy, and priorities.
* Oversee delivery across the full product lifecycle – from Discovery through Alpha, Beta, and Live.
* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and product owners, influencing strategy and outcomes.
* Make evidence‑based decisions using user research and performance data.
* Mentor and coach others to raise product management capability across the organisation.
About You
You’ll be an accomplished Product Manager with a strong track record of delivering user‑focused services in complex environments.
Essential skills and experience
* Proven expertise in Agile product management and delivery within cross‑functional teams.
* Experience defining and managing product roadmaps and minimum viable products (MVPs).
* Ability to lead teams through the full product lifecycle – Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live.
* Strong user research and analysis skills; able to translate insight into actionable improvements.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
* Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to simplify complexity.
* Must hold DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) due to the nature of the work.
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