The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways.
Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly.
Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements.
Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal‑making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow.
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. The team have been nominated four times in a row for ‘Best Public Sector Employer’ at the Women in Tech awards and won the award in 2025!
As a Senior Product Manager at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) you’ll champion the delivery and continuous improvement of products and define, own, and solve problems that enable value. You’ll work with researchers to understand user needs; stakeholders and service owners to understand business value; and your whole team to prototype and implement solutions that are viable and sustainable. You’ll own and develop a coordinated product strategy with other teams in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) and across the wider organisation, understanding the goals of our stakeholders, and work with your team to help validate assumptions, sharing insight and learnings to create better outcomes and demonstrate the benefits of user‑centred design.
DBT’s Data and AI Services Portfolio, where this role sits, build digital products and services that enable our global network of staff, partners and members of the public to spot opportunities, monitor progress and make decisions with data. We work closely with users, stakeholders and data professionals to deliver user‑centred, data‑driven solutions using contemporary tools and techniques, directly supporting the Department’s strategic goals and the economic growth of the UK.
You’ll have the support of Lead Product Managers to help shape your product strategy, and to develop your craft. You will be responsible for managing products through the product lifecycle. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team, as well as coaching more junior product managers. You’ll support writing updates to ministers and senior civil service leadership.
Product Managers at DBT have expert knowledge of product management techniques coupled with developing strategic skills. They provide direction and empowerment to one or more high performing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring return on investment and execution of the vision. Product Managers represent users throughout the delivery process, and advocate for well‑governed Agile methodology to the rest of the department.
Main responsibilities
As a Senior Product Manager, you will manage the development of one or more digital services or products. In this role, you will:
* Create and maintain prioritised product roadmaps, ensuring they are grounded in user needs, aligned with strategic goals, and deliver value in a cost‑effective way
* Deliver services that meet the Government Service Standard ensuring they are inclusive, accessible, and reflect the high standards users expect from modern digital services
* Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions, communicate insights, and continuously improve products and services for diverse user groups
* Develop and manage strong stakeholder relationships, building trust and alignment across DBT and wider government to create buy‑in and shared ownership of product outcomes
* Work closely with your delivery manager to ensure your team is high‑performing, well‑supported, and able to deliver iteratively and effectively
* Line manage and coach product managers, supporting their professional development and helping them grow in confidence and capability
* Communicate your team’s work with clarity and purpose, including contributing to updates for ministers and senior civil service leadership
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