Role Overview
* Package: Competitive Day-Rate (Inside IR35)
* Industry: Digital Transformation / Public Sector Consulting
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and evolve the product management capability across multiple client programmes
* Set the standard for product best practice, frameworks, and governance
* Guide teams in defining product vision, roadmaps, and prioritisation strategies
* Ensure delivery is rooted in user needs, data insights, and measurable outcomes
* Oversee product delivery across complex public sector transformation initiatives
* Work closely with senior government stakeholders to shape and deliver impactful services
* Support teams through GDS service phases, including assessments across Alpha, Beta, and Live
* Navigate governance, compliance, and policy requirements within regulated environments
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic product direction
* Lead workshops, planning sessions, and key decision forums
* Manage and develop a team of Product Managers, supporting their growth and performance
* Oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery stays aligned to timelines, budgets, and goals
* Identify risks and dependencies early, working cross-functionally to resolve them
* Contribute to business growth through bids, proposals, and client engagements
Main Skills Needed
* Strong leadership experience within Product Management, ideally at Head level
* Proven track record delivering within UK public sector or government environments
* Deep understanding of GDS standards, service assessments, and delivery frameworks
* Ability to manage, mentor, and grow high-performing product teams
* Excellent stakeholder management skills across complex, multi-layered organisations
* Strong commercial awareness within consulting or client-facing roles
* Solid grasp of Agile delivery and product lifecycle management
* Confident communicator, able to influence at senior levels
What’s in It for You
* Work on programmes that directly improve public services and outcomes
* Lead meaningful transformation initiatives at scale
* Shape and grow a product function within an ambitious consultancy
* Collaborate with experienced leaders across digital, delivery, and transformation
* Opportunity to influence strategy while staying close to delivery
* A culture that values growth, autonomy, and impact
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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