Methods

Senior Product Manager

Methods

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios.
  • Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in.
  • Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy.
  • Gathering and analysing data to inform decisions.
  • Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams.
  • Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments.
  • Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice.
  • People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive.
  • Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth.
  • Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers.
  • Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector.
  • Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients.

Requirements

  • Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product.
  • Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified, meet user needs and deliver value.
  • Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure they are delivering value.
  • Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government.
  • Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards.
  • Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
  • Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture.
  • Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset.
Benefits
  • **By joining us you can expect**
  • - Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
  • - Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
  • - Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
  • - A supportive and collaborative environment
  • **Development** – A management development programme, and training
  • **Wellness** – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
  • **Flexible Working** – including home working and part time
  • **Social** – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
  • **Time Off** – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
  • **Volunteering** – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
  • **Pension** – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • **Discretionary Company Bonus** – based on company and individual performance
  • **Life Assurance** – of 4 times base salary
  • **Private Medical Insurance** – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
  • **Worldwide Travel Insurance** – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
  • **Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay**
  • **Travel **– season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
  • For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)**
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product strategydata analysisuser needs assessmentproduct management methodscontinuous improvementaccessibility in digital projectsGOV.UK Service Manual principlesstakeholder engagementperformance reviewscoaching product managers
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem solvinguser advocacyteam supportcoachingstakeholder buy-inengagementcollaborationadaptability