About the Opportunity
At Salt, we're excited to be recruiting for a Digital Product Lead to join our Central Government team. This role offers a unique chance to shape and deliver digital solutions that directly support public safety and resilience through advanced flood forecasting services.
Job Description
In this role, you'll develop a clear product vision, manage the product roadmap, and balance product delivery with user needs. You'll lead an Agile team, championing best practices in line with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and making data-driven decisions to support effective public service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and communicate a product vision for flood forecasting tools, ensuring alignment with the Flood Forecasting Centre's goals and user needs.
* Oversee the product lifecycle from discovery to live stages, managing dependencies and maintaining a focus on value delivery.
* Lead an Agile delivery team, translating high-level requirements into actionable tasks and ensuring the team meets project milestones.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the Civil Service, ensuring that digital products meet GDS standards.
* Leverage data insights to inform product decisions, manage project costs, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Essential experience in Government or public sector environments, with a clear understanding of Civil Service processes and priorities.
* Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and a solid grasp of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
* A user-focused approach, with experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* SC Clearance (active or lapsed) is desirable but not mandatory.
Salary and Benefits
This role comes with a competitive salary of £409 per day, and we offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development.