Digital Product Manager

Contract: 6 months

Location: Newport or Titchfield – approximately 40% on-site per week, with occasional travel between sites

IR35: Inside IR35

Rate: £897 per day via Umbrella

Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Digital Product Manager to join a major public-sector digital transformation programme.

You will be responsible for managing a digital product through its full lifecycle, from discovery and alpha through beta and live. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will set product direction, champion user needs and ensure the team delivers valuable, high-quality outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who enjoys working in complex environments and is confident balancing strategic product thinking with hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, scope and priorities.
• Manage the product through discovery, alpha, beta and live stages.
• Own, manage and prioritise the product backlog.
• Champion user needs through research, feedback, data and insight.
• Work closely with delivery, design, research, technology and data specialists.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps where required.
• Ensure stories are clearly defined, prioritised and ready for delivery.
• Balance research, new features and continuous improvement.
• Work with Delivery Managers to ensure plans are realistic and blockers are removed.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads and Solutions Architects on appropriate technical solutions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate product progress effectively.
• Promote transparency through show and tells and open-working practices.
• Take responsibility for product quality and ensure relevant service standards are met.
• Identify and resolve complex operational and delivery issues.
• Support the adoption and integration of products with other services.

About You

You will have strong experience in digital product management and a proven ability to lead products across different stages of the product lifecycle.

You should have:

• Extensive Product Management experience across discovery, alpha, beta and live.
• Strong backlog management and prioritisation skills.
• Experience defining product vision, scope and roadmaps.
• A strong understanding of user-centred product development.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of design, technology and data principles.
• Experience delivering MVPs and iterating based on evidence and user feedback.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to challenge assumptions and constraints constructively.
• Experience integrating digital products with other services.
• An understanding of operational processes and live service management.
• The ability to use evidence, outcomes and user insight to make informed product decisions.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide leadership and direction.

Essential Requirement

Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this position.

If you are an experienced Digital Product Manager looking for a challenging opportunity within a major public-sector transformation programme, we would be keen to hear from you.