£500 per day (Inside IR35)
3 Months (Likely Extension)
Start Date: 2 Weeks
Location: Hybrid 2 days per week in Leeds
About the role
We are working with a leading public sector consultancy to source an experienced Product Owner for an initial 3-month contract, with scope for extension. The role sits within a national Care Identity programme, accountable for the delivery and continuous improvement of capabilities that enable secure, user-centred access to critical digital services used by clinicians and staff across the country.
Key responsibilities
* Own and prioritise the product backlog aligned to strategic objectives
* Define product vision, roadmap and outcomes for authentication and identity services
* Translate security, policy and technical requirements into clear user stories
* Work closely with architecture, cyber security, assurance and supplier teams
* Ensure Care Identity services meet required AAL and IAL standards
* Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-63, GPG44 and GPG45
* Use data and user feedback to continuously improve Care Identity services
* Work within multidisciplinary teams using agile methodologies
What we're looking for
* Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a complex digital environment
* Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles
* Practical experience with SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
* Familiarity with AAL, IAL and NIST Digital Identity Guidelines (SP 800-63)
* Experience with UK government standards GPG44 and GPG45
* Track record of delivering products in regulated environments using agile delivery
* Available to start immediately or at short notice