Product Manager (SC or DV Cleared)

Senior Product Manager / Product Lead

Public Sector | National Security & Law Enforcement

Location: TBC – Hybrid working

Security Clearance: SC required; DV or enhanced clearance advantageous, subject to client requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager / Product Lead to support a significant technology and digital transformation programme within a complex public sector organisation.

The successful candidate will provide strategic product leadership, helping to define the product vision, establish priorities and ensure that technology investments deliver measurable operational and organisational outcomes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery partners, you will play a key role in transitioning from traditional project-led delivery towards a more sustainable, product-focused operating model.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Product Manager, Product Lead or technology transformation professional who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery experience and an understanding of complex government environments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Leadership

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap, aligned with organisational objectives.
• Translate complex business and operational requirements into clear product priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Lead product discovery, prioritisation and lifecycle management.
• Support the development and adoption of product-led operating models.
• Establish appropriate product governance, performance measures and decision-making processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Transformation

• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Programme Directors, technology leaders and operational teams.
• Build consensus across multiple business areas with competing priorities.
• Challenge existing approaches and identify opportunities to improve services, processes and technology delivery.
• Support organisational change and the transition towards outcome-focused delivery.
• Communicate complex technical and strategic considerations to non-technical audiences.

Technology & Delivery

• Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, data specialists, business analysts and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Own and prioritise product backlogs, balancing user needs, operational priorities, technical dependencies and delivery constraints.
• Provide direction across Agile delivery teams, ensuring alignment with the wider product strategy.
• Understand the implications of technology decisions, including cloud platforms, integration, data architecture and security.
• Manage dependencies, risks and supplier relationships across complex delivery environments.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, user experience and service performance.
• Explore the practical application of emerging technologies, including AI, automation and advanced data capabilities.
• Establish measurable success criteria and use evidence to inform investment and prioritisation decisions.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustainable capability development.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in senior product management, product leadership or closely related digital transformation roles.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies and roadmaps within complex organisations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, product lifecycle management and user-centred design.
• Experience managing complex dependencies across technology, business operations and external suppliers.
• Ability to balance strategic direction with practical delivery requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in highly regulated, security-conscious or operationally complex environments.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within central government, policing, national security, defence or law enforcement.
• Understanding of UK Government Digital and Data standards and the Service Standard.
• Experience transitioning organisations from project-based to product-led delivery.
• Knowledge of cloud transformation, including Azure or AWS.
• Exposure to data platforms, AI adoption or digital modernisation programmes.
• Experience working with security-cleared teams and complex government governance structures.
• Experience developing internal capability and reducing reliance on external consultancy suppliers.

Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in individuals who can operate effectively at both strategic and delivery levels.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers, challenging established ways of working and providing clear direction to multidisciplinary teams.

They will understand that successful product leadership is not simply about managing backlogs or coordinating delivery. It is about understanding organisational objectives, making informed decisions, bringing people together and ensuring technology delivers meaningful outcomes.

This role requires someone who can navigate complexity, establish clarity and build strong relationships across technical, operational and leadership teams.

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