Overview
Senior Product Manager role at UK Home Office within the Migration and Borders Technology Portfolio (MBTP) Platforms team. The role focuses on leading product development in a fast-paced, multi-supplier environment, shaping user-centred, value‑driven solutions that meet operational needs while aligning with broader Home Office goals. You will collaborate with delivery teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to define and drive product vision so outcomes are measurable, valuable, and achievable.
The Border Platforms team values openness, innovation, and delivery excellence, with opportunities to grow skills and make a meaningful impact. This role involves working at the intersection of technology and operational delivery, and involves decision-making and influence over the future of Migration and Borders technology.
What you will do
* Define and evolve the product vision, engaging teams and stakeholders throughout its development.
* Lead the creation of roadmaps, release plans, and lifecycle strategies from inception to retirement.
* Manage the full product lifecycle, including discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases, ensuring successful service assessment.
* Represent user needs throughout delivery, championing user-centred design and informed decision‑making.
* Prioritise development work by maintaining a balanced product backlog reflecting immediate needs and long‑term business value.
* Provide final sign‑off on completed functionality before deployment to production environments.
* Use product data and user feedback to drive continuous improvement and generate ideas for new functionality with evidence‑based design.
* Ensure product quality meets standards such as the Government Digital Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, TDA standards, and accessibility legislation, while advocating these across the department and wider government.
What you will bring
* Investigating patterns and trends to identify and resolve problems.
* Working in the delivery of technology‑based projects.
* Budgeting and financial control skills, as well as commercial awareness.
* Clear communication using a variety of methods (written reports, verbal feedback, presentations, etc.) and applying the appropriate method to each scenario or audience at this level (often large groups).
* Leading in promoting the needs of the team and of the product; understanding how these may vary across different phases of a product life cycle.
Additional Info
Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR information: STAR - https://lnkd.in/
Useful Home Office recruitment process resources, including: Success Profiles tips video, Personal Statement tips, Video/Interview tips. Video - https://lnkd.in/
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Please note - 3+ years UK residency is typically required to be eligible for SC Clearance and sponsorship cannot be offered.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology and Product Management
Industries
* Government Administration
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