Senior Product Manager

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Join one of the most advanced data and analytics centres in government. Data Services & Analytics (DSA) sits at the heart of the Home Office’s transformation into a truly data‑driven department. Our teams design, build and run innovative products that give leaders and frontline staff the insight they need to keep the public safe and deliver the department’s mission. As a Senior Product Manager, you will shape the vision, strategy and delivery of business‑critical products used every day across the Home Office. You’ll use your understanding of user needs and organisational goals to frame problems, set priorities and guide multidisciplinary delivery teams. Some of the products you own will be well‑established; others will need fresh thinking, new roadmaps and bold improvements. In all cases, you will have the final say on quality and on when a feature is ready for release. Our products span intelligence tools that uncover patterns and connections in data, high‑volume processing systems using machine learning or rule‑based logic, reporting and analytical services, and innovative data science solutions. 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, contributing to departmental planning. Manage the full product lifecycle, including discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases, ensuring successful service assessments. Represent user needs throughout delivery, championing user‑centred design and decision‑making. Prioritise development work by maintaining a balanced product backlog that reflects both 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, generating ideas for new functionality and promoting 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 identify and resolve problems. Working in the delivery of technology‑based projects. Budgeting and financial control skills as well as commercial awareness. Communicating using a variety of methods (written reports, verbal feedback, presentations etc.), applying the appropriate method to each scenario/audience, which at this level, will usually be large groups. Leading in promoting the needs of the team, and of the product; understanding how these may vary between the different phases of a product lifecycle.
Additional Information Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly 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 - https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN Useful support on Home Office recruitment process including: Success Profiles tips video, Personal Information on the Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) - https://lnkd.in/e3YnyGdG Discover more about our work by watching this DDaT video https://lnkd.in/e4aHnawp Please note - 3+ years UK residency is typically required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime

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