Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Pay Range £80,000-£100,000 Working Hours/Pattern: Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements. Job Description Are you a strategic product leader ready to shape the future of digital innovation? Do you want to lead digital product development and management that change lives for the better? Then consider the role of Associate Director of Digital Product Management at Reed in Partnership! Internal applications for this role close on 08/04/2026 What is the role about? Lead the organisation’s digital product management function, setting the vision and strategy for digital products and services that deliver measurable value to users and the company. You will own the digital product portfolio, ensure the portfolio aligns with organisational objectives, and champion user-centred, data-driven decision-making. This role operates at a senior leadership level, influencing digital product investment decisions and building a high-performing product development and management capability. Product and service development will centre on the use of technology to deliver efficiency and impactful services. You’ll be leading the research of new technology and ways of working to improve the service for our customers and service commissioners and working closely with stakeholders and partners to develop the product or service ready for service delivery. A key element of the role with be the working alongside our business development team to identify and develop new products for diverse markets and our operational teams to identify where innovation and product development could improve current services. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Build and lead a high-performing digital product management team,incorporating product design, management, testing, implementation and strategy. Create, implement and direct the future development of the digital product management and development strategy and methodology. Define and communicate the digital product vision and strategy. Own the digital product portfolio roadmap and manage competing inputs to make robust product management prioritisation decisions. Lead the delivery of existing and new digital products through the product lifecycle – identification, research, development, testing, implementation and continuous improvement. Develop and implement digital products on time, to budget and meeting our commissioners and customers’ requirements Work closely with product engineering, service design, and delivery teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of digital products and services. Embed Agile and Lean practices throughout the product development and management lifecycle, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Establish and lead a Community of Practice for product management and Agile Ways of Working, including building strong linkage and knowledge sharing with the wider company. W hat’s in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction. At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Essential Attainments: Demonstrable digital product leadership skills and experience of managing successful, high performing individuals. A proven track record of successfully leading and owning a product delivery lifecycle at scale. An excellent track record of delivering successful digital product management across multiple products, driving user and stakeholder satisfaction and large-scale growth within an Agile delivery environment. Strong problem-solving skills and be an effective communicator. Essential Criteria: A strong understanding of the product delivery lifecycle. A sound understanding of financial, contractual and risk management methods. Evidence of following formal project management processes and protocols. Evidence of effectively contributing to the future shape of a business. Evidence of successfully engaging with and influencing multiple stakeholders. Expertise in Agile delivery and modern product management practices. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.