Product Manager (12-Month FTC) – Fully Remote
Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel may be required for key meetings)
Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend
Clearance Requirement: Active SC Clearance is essential
Start Date: Immediate Start Required
About the Role
Amber Labs is seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in Central Government digital projects and GDS (Government Digital Service) standards to join our growing consultancy team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to deliver impactful digital products for public sector clients, while working within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
You will lead the product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery, ensuring that outcomes align with user needs, strategic goals, and GDS principles. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to shape and deliver high-value digital services within a trusted and innovative consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the product strategy, roadmap, and delivery of digital services in line with GDS standards and central government requirements.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including user researchers, designers, developers, and delivery managers.
* Ensure that all products meet user needs, business objectives, and comply with accessibility and security standards.
* Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to define priorities and outcomes.
* Manage product backlogs and define measurable success criteria.
* Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure products are secure, scalable, and deliver measurable value.
* Support continuous improvement through feedback loops and agile methodologies.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Active SC Clearance – applicants without current SC clearance cannot be considered.
* 4–5 years’ experience working with GDS standards and processes (including Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases).
* Proven experience as a Product Manager on Central Government or wider Public Sector digital projects.
* Strong understanding of user-centred design, agile delivery, and digital transformation.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to make data-informed decisions.
* Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex digital products.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a rapidly expanding consultancy where personal growth is embedded in our culture.
* Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)
* Company Pension Plan (Nest)
* 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* Access to Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellness platform
* Generous employee referral scheme
* Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation, experimentation, and bold thinking.
* Choose your preferred device – Mac or PC
Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. Amber Labs is proud to be an inclusive employer. We:
* Welcome and celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
* Promote a culture of dignity and respect for all.
* Prohibit harassment, discrimination, and victimisation of any kind.
* Ensure all new hires are educated on our D&I policies and responsibilities.
Important Information
We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or currently hold a visa of any type.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition team will contact you shortly after reviewing your application. The interview process typically includes two stages, with a potential third conversation with our company Partners if required.
If you're ready to make an impact on digital transformation within central government, apply today to join Amber Labs.