Head of Product

Introduction

This is a chance to join a growing transformation consultancy delivering large-scale change across the public sector. As Head of Product Management, you’ll play a key role in shaping how digital services are designed, delivered, and improved for real-world impact.

Role Overview:

• Location: Hybrid / London (2-days per week on-site)
• Package: Competitive Day-Rate (Inside IR35)
• Industry: Digital Transformation / Public Sector Consulting

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and evolve the product management capability across multiple client programmes
• Set the standard for product best practice, frameworks, and governance
• Guide teams in defining product vision, roadmaps, and prioritisation strategies
• Ensure delivery is rooted in user needs, data insights, and measurable outcomes
• Oversee product delivery across complex public sector transformation initiatives
• Work closely with senior government stakeholders to shape and deliver impactful services
• Support teams through GDS service phases, including assessments across Alpha, Beta, and Live
• Navigate governance, compliance, and policy requirements within regulated environments
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic product direction
• Lead workshops, planning sessions, and key decision forums
• Manage and develop a team of Product Managers, supporting their growth and performance
• Oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery stays aligned to timelines, budgets, and goals
• Identify risks and dependencies early, working cross-functionally to resolve them
• Contribute to business growth through bids, proposals, and client engagements

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong leadership experience within Product Management, ideally at Head level
• Proven track record delivering within UK public sector or government environments
• Deep understanding of GDS standards, service assessments, and delivery frameworks
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Ability to manage, mentor, and grow high-performing product teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across complex, multi-layered organisations
• Strong commercial awareness within consulting or client-facing roles
• Solid grasp of Agile delivery and product lifecycle management
• Confident communicator, able to influence at senior levels

What’s in It for You:

• Work on programmes that directly improve public services and outcomes
• Lead meaningful transformation initiatives at scale
• Shape and grow a product function within an ambitious consultancy
• Collaborate with experienced leaders across digital, delivery, and transformation
• Opportunity to influence strategy while staying close to delivery
• A culture that values growth, autonomy, and impact

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