Contract Product Manager – IT Products (Central Government) Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: 3 Months Initially Inside IR35 I'm seeking an experienced Contract Product Manager with a strong background in IT products within Central Government environments to join a high-impact programme based in the North West. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful digital and technology initiatives that support the delivery of critical public services. The Role As a Product Manager, you will take ownership of IT products within a government programme, ensuring they deliver measurable value for users and stakeholders. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including delivery managers, technical architects, designers, and policy stakeholders, to define product strategy and drive delivery. You will be responsible for shaping the product roadmap, prioritising backlogs, and ensuring alignment with user needs, government standards, and programme outcomes. Key Responsibilities Define and manage the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IT products supporting central government services Work closely with technical teams and delivery leads to ensure successful product delivery Engage with senior stakeholders across government departments to gather requirements and prioritise outcomes Manage and refine the product backlog, ensuring clear priorities aligned with programme goals Champion user-centred design and agile delivery practices Ensure products align with GDS standards and government digital service principles Monitor product performance and iterate based on data, feedback, and user needs Required Experience Proven experience as a Product Manager within UK Central Government or Public Sector programmes Strong experience delivering IT or digital products in agile environments Experience working within GDS frameworks and standards Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence senior decision-makers Experience working with multidisciplinary digital delivery teams Desirable Previous experience working on large-scale government digital transformation programmes Familiarity with government procurement, governance, and delivery frameworks Contract Details Location: Manchester (Hybrid working expected) Contract Length: 3 months initially (potential extension) Engagement: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP If you are an experienced Product Manager with Central Government experience looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.