We are searching for an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of a high-profile online voter information tool. The postholder will apply deep expertise in product management, agile delivery, and user-centred design to ensure the product delivers accurate, timely, and location-specific electoral information to every voter.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the strategy and lead the delivery of the online voter information tool, ensuring alignment with user needs and organisational goals.
* Own and manage the delivery of the tool from discovery through to go-live, ensuring it is delivered on time, within a £1.9m project budget, and to a consistently high standard.
* Oversee all aspects of planning, resource allocation, risk management, and progress tracking, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers to meet key delivery milestones.
* Build, manage, and coach a high-performing product development team, supporting recruitment, professional development, and delivery of team and organisational objectives.
* Lead the product through all stages of the product life cycle, using evidence and research to inform direction and prioritisation.
* Build and maintain relationships with the tool’s third-party provider, Democracy Club, to replicate and enhance the existing service in-house.
* Establish strong working relationships with local authorities, understanding their requirements and data constraints to ensure timely and practical provision of electoral data.
* Apply Agile and Lean practices, selecting appropriate delivery methods, promoting data-driven decision-making, and embedding continuous improvement.
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the tool’s users, advocating for inclusive, user-centred research and prioritising based on user needs.
* Ensure value for money by balancing user requirements with organisational priorities, contributing to business cases and value-based decisions.