3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering impactful digital services that truly meet user needs. As a key member of our Web and Digital team, within the wider Technology and Digital Services (TDS) department, you will drive the development of innovative, user-centred products from initial concept through to launch and continuous improvement.

You’ll define product strategy, prioritise features based on user and business needs, and bring cross-functional teams together around a shared vision. Working in an agile environment, you will lead developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver inclusive, accessible, and continuously evolving digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product planning and execution across the full product lifecycle – from discovery and definition to delivery and iteration.
  

• Gather, analyse, and prioritise user and business requirements to define a clear product vision and roadmap.
  

• Align product development with strategic goals, ensuring that all digital services support the wider organisational objectives.
  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to identify digital transformation opportunities and shape product direction.
  

• Champion agile methodologies and best practices to ensure efficient, user-focused product delivery.
  

• Translate vision and research into deliverable, prioritised goals using qualitative and quantitative data.
  

• Take ownership of product performance, using data and user feedback to track impact, inform decisions, and guide future development.
  

• Embrace a test-and-learn mindset, learning from outcomes and continuously iterating to improve the product experience.
  

• Explore opportunities for scalable platforms and shared services that benefit multiple user groups or departments.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or similar role in digital product development.
  

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and user-centred design principles.
  

• Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy.
  

• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including developers, designers, and stakeholders.
  

• Skilled in translating complex needs into actionable product features and roadmaps.
  

• Confident in using data (both qualitative and quantitative) to make decisions and measure success.
  

• Commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and designing services for diverse user groups.
  

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  

• A strategic mindset with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the public sector or large, matrixed organisations.
  

• Familiarity with service design and platform thinking.
  

• Background in user research or business analysis.
  

• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).