Description internal LI-DNI Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Lead Product Manager Secondment Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week About the Role Duration: Up to 6 January 2027 Directorate: Finance Division: Digital and Technology Services / Product We are inviting applications an acting up / secondment opportunity to the role of Lead Product Manager, with specific responsibility for leading and developing the Microsoft Digital Workplace function at Birmingham City Council. This role provides a focused opportunity to shape how we use Microsoft technologies to support colleagues to work confidently, securely and effectively. It is a key leadership role within Digital and Technology Services, contributing directly to our Product Mission for 2026 and our ambition to deliver positive outcomes for citizens and staff. Alongside leading complex and high‑profile products, the postholder will take end‑to‑end ownership of the Microsoft Digital Workplace, including Microsoft 365, collaboration and communication tools, low‑code platforms, and emerging AI capabilities. You will lead the development of a coherent vision, strategy and roadmap for the digital workplace, balancing innovation with strong governance, security and value for money. You will work closely with services, platforms, security, and architecture colleagues to ensure we use our platforms well and maximise the return on our Microsoft investment. This role has a strong capability‑building focus. You will work with the Head of Function - Products to mature a Microsoft Centre of Excellence approach, support enablement and adoption across the organisation, and embed product ways of working that are user‑centred, outcome‑focused and sustainable. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the Microsoft Digital Workplace product vision, priorities and roadmap. Providing leadership to multidisciplinary teams and partners delivering Microsoft‑based products and services. Embedding appropriate governance, standards and assurance for digital workplace and AI‑enabled solutions. Working with services to identify high‑value opportunities and translate needs into clear, prioritised outcomes. Supporting digital skills, communities of practice and confidence in using Microsoft tools across the Council. Acting as a senior product leader and role model for our values and ways of working. About You This opportunity is well suited to someone with strong Microsoft and team leadership experience who is ready to step into a senior role, broaden their strategic impact, and help shape the future of how we work at BCC Why Join Us? Lead digital products that directly improve services for residents and communities. Work with talented multidisciplinary teams across design, data and technology. Influence organisational transformation through modern digital practices. Help shape the future of digital service delivery in local government. Be part of a culture focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. Mentor and grow the next generation of digital professionals. Contribute to building accessible, inclusive and user-centred public services. Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification - JD - Lead Product Manager.pdf