Overview

Lead Product Manager – Outside IR35 – Remote Government. Product Strategy GDS Standards Stakeholder Engagement Coaching & Mentoring Public Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of a diverse digital product portfolio, acting as the strategic point of escalation for delivery teams
• Provide product leadership and direction to achieve key programme milestones across health, science, and national service projects
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of digital strategies and operating models
• Support the Head of Digital Products & Services to identify and prioritise continuous improvement opportunities
• Coach and mentor Senior Product Managers, developing them towards Lead Product Manager roles
• Embed Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and strengthen product capability across the organisation
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent Lead Product Manager, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer

Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience in digital product leadership within large, complex portfolios
• Proven track record of working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Skilled at driving product strategy and balancing long-term vision with short-term delivery
• Deep experience embedding GDS Service Standards and operating models across product teams
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills with a focus on growing internal capability
• Comfortable working across multiple concurrent digital services, each at different phases of the lifecycle (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)

The Details

• Contract
• Outside IR35
• Location: Remote (UK)
• Duration: 6 months
• Start: ASAP

Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.