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This role offers a pay range of £75,026 to £80,267 with 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours and a strong work‑life balance.
About the role
We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to drive product teams for major programmes or core services in complex parts of our organisation. You will lead and shape the vision and high‑level roadmap for critical products and services that impact millions of people. Strong product management skills, strategic thinking and a passion for inspiring positive change are essential for this role.
What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
* Proven ability to lead digital teams, set direction and deliver products that meet strategic goals
* Experience working in a data environment, with data as a theme in product management
* Relationship building and influencing across organisational boundaries
* Expertise in developing product strategies and creating value‑driven roadmaps for teams and stakeholders
* A track record of improving services to boost performance and quality
* A commitment to User‑Centred Design and using customer insight and user awareness to shape digital services
* Experience leading significant transformational change in complex environments
You and your role
We are looking for two Product Managers to join us in one of the below teams:
* Data and Analytics Architecture and Engineering – oversight and governance of Data Platforms and Data Architecture across Digital
* DWP Analytics – enterprise‑level capability to enable analytics developers in all business areas to build, test and deploy analytics code, supporting fraud and error reduction and real‑time decision‑making within citizen and agent‑facing services.
As a lead role, you will be expected to be an expert leader and manager. While you may not be a subject‑matter expert in any one specific product management technique, you will heavily contribute to the overall strategy for a specific service or programme.
Our products change lives – whether through accessibility and inclusivity of digital services or by developing new and innovative solutions. If you have a passion for improving the ability to deliver products and services that bring real value to users, then apply now!
Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model – you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: £75,026 – £80,267
Pension: A civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, up to £21,735 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off per month on flexi‑time. All public holidays are included.
Benefits
* Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving
* Bring your authentic self to work with "I Can Be Me in DWP"
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
* Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, making it easier to get to work and start making a difference
* Sports and social activities
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities
Our culture and recognitions
* DWP recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
* Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
* Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
* Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards
Process
We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:
* Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Full instructions are provided during the application.
* Interview: a single stage interview online.
Click apply for more information and to start your application.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology and Product Management
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet; Technology, Information and Media
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