Senior Product Manager (Contract)

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

We're seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team on a contract basis. The role focuses on delivering excellent product outcomes while working with the agile delivery team and stakeholders across the Government service. The service is currently in Public Beta phase.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Feature Management:

• Lead feature prioritisation and capability planning across product and sprint backlogs
• Manage and iterate features based on user research, stakeholder needs and design input
• Identify and evaluate emerging features beyond MVP for backlog inclusion
• Drive strategic prioritisation decisions within the product backlog

User Needs & Research:

• Collaborate with User Researchers to comprehensively understand end-to-end user experiences across all channels
• Develop and execute testing plans for backlogged features and improvements
• Set direction for service improvements based on user insights
• Define feature scope and prioritisation criteria

Product Ownership & Problem Management:

• Identify and escalate problems to programme leadership
• Prioritise issues within the product backlog
• Develop approaches to overcome delivery challenges and blockers
• Interface with other discovery projects as needed

Product Management & Roadmap Development:

• Create and maintain clear, stakeholder-friendly product roadmaps
• Establish and track OKRs aligned with organisational priorities
• Lead sprint planning and road mapping sessions
• Manage emerging requirements and their integration into existing roadmaps

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

• Set and track measurable goals for products and features
• Maintain regular stakeholder engagement and progress updates
• Lead show and tell sessions
• Contribute to sprint retrospectives

Required Experience:

• Proven track record in Agile and Lean practices
• Experience with GDS principles and government sector projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in product roadmap development and management
• Experience in setting and tracking product metrics
• Background in user-centered design and research integration

Nice to Have:

• Civil Service project experience
• Experience with assisted digital users
• Previous contracting experience in government digital projects

What We Offer:

• Competitive day rate
• Flexible working arrangements – this is primarily remote with some on-site working in Westminster as required.

This is a contract position ideal for experienced Product Managers looking to make an immediate impact on a significant digital project. The role requires someone who can hit the ground running and bring best practices in product development while working effectively with cross-functional teams.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.