Product Manager
Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid working with travel to client sites as required.
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy focused on transforming the public sector in the UK. We partner with central government departments and agencies to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Base pay range
Salary range: £55,000pa - £65,000pa
Location
Hybrid - travel to client site as required
Role
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our team. You will work closely with the Methods product manager community, other disciplines within our wider digital team and the client you are assigned to. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice. You will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. You will represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods\' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy.
Responsibilities
* Owning a vision and strategy for your product
* Developing a product strategy and artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in
* Understanding how policy and/or technology constraints affect the development of your products, working within these and challenging when necessary
* Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs
* Translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy
* Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery team
* Leading services through the lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles
* Making evidence-based decisions using data to deliver value and meaningful outcomes
* Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice
* Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector
In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
What we are looking for
* Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
* Take a problem-focused approach to your work, with good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience applying a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes
* Have worked with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful products that solve the problem identified and meet user needs
* Effectively engage with users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product
* Focus on the best outcomes for users and getting buy-in from stakeholders for these
* Advocate the importance of accessibility and let it influence your decision making
* Deliver products/services that meet user needs and business requirements
* Understand how to measure performance, outcomes and value for your product
* Have experience of applying product management in the public sector, particularly GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards
Security
This role will require you to have or be willing to undergo Security Clearance. As part of onboarding, candidates may be asked to complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). If you are unable to meet criteria, employment may be delayed or rejected. Details will be discussed at interview.
Benefits
* Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
* Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
* Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
* A supportive and collaborative environment
* Development: access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
* Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
* Flexible Working: including home working and part time
* Social: office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
* Time Off: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days
* Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
* Pension: Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
* Discretionary Company Bonus
* Life Assurance: 4x base salary
* Private Medical Insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
* Worldwide Travel Insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
* Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website: www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits
Seniority
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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