Job summary
The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and deliver cutting‑edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission also goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Location
MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR. The role requires a minimum on‑site presence of 3 days per week, as well as regular travel to other MOD sites, including MOD Main Building, London.
Responsibilities
* Own the end‑to‑product strategy and backlog for a complex, secure cloud and hosting portfolio, ensuring clear prioritisation of outcomes across multiple delivery teams and Planning Increments, aligned to organisational and user needs.
* Ensure products are viable, assured, and operable at scale, embedding security, resilience, and value‑for‑money considerations throughout the product lifecycle, and supporting service transition into live operations.
* Act as the primary product interface to senior stakeholders and partners, working closely with internal leaders and major technology suppliers to translate strategic intent into deliverable, assured product increments.
* Work with users in the armed forces to ensure requirements are captured and enabled.
* You’ll also help develop the next generation of Product Managers by mentoring and coaching junior colleagues, strengthening skills and capability across the organisation.
* You will provide senior product leadership to delivery teams, including line management of Crown Servants and functional leadership of Scrum Masters, setting clear direction, enabling effective Agile delivery, and driving continuous improvement.
* With scope to oversee complex products or larger delivery teams, you will play a key role in keeping stakeholders aligned and delivering innovative, mission‑focused outcomes that enhance the UK’s Defence capabilities.
Person specification
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our Product Management team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, perceptive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, complex environment. A clear understanding of the distinction between product development and bespoke customisation is essential, along with proven experience in strategic planning, product ownership, and maintaining a strong user‑focused approach.
You will have experience engaging directly with users and coordinating engagement across multiple organisations to identify a common set of needs and priorities. The ideal candidate will also bring strong cloud expertise and proven experience in Agile delivery environments.
* Experience of setting product direction and managing product backlogs across multiple teams, delivering outcomes at scale in regulated or high‑assurance environments, including complex digital or cloud settings.
* Experience working in scaled Agile environments, shaping roadmaps, coordinating Planning Increments, and aligning delivery with strategic priorities.
* Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and to influence senior stakeholders and partners to achieve shared outcomes.
Behaviours
* Communicating and Influencing
* Making Effective Decisions
* Leadership
Technical skills
* User Focus
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £61,630, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,854 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
* Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year
* 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service
* Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year
* In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
* Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
* Parental and Adoption Leave
* Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office.
* In year rewards and "thank you" schemes such as vouchers and gift cards
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Learning & Development
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* Professional and Personal Development of skills
* Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
* Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part‑time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
Please note that this role is only eligible for sole UK nationals.
Professional Framework Statement
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.
Defence is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way it conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts are/will be subject to review and potential changes, as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout the transformation programme, Defence is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with personnel and Trade Unions.
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