Location: Hybrid (2 days/week on-site) in any of their office locations -Newcastle, Leeds, London, or Manchester
Duration: 3-6 months, ASAP start
Day Rate: £450
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required, DBS preferred, SC beneficial
About the Client
Futureheads are partnered with a privately-owned, B-Corp certified digital consultancy known for delivering high-quality work in government digital transformation projects. A real stable, human-centric approach to working.
As a Lead Product Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for product teams working on a critical government digital project. You'll manage both people and products, collaborating with senior leaders to shape high-level road-maps and drive programme outcomes.
Key Requirements
* MUST be able to travel to one of the specified office locations for 2 days per week
* No remote-only candidates will be considered
* You must have right to work within the UK
Key Responsibilities
* Define and maintain product roadmaps aligned with government programme goals
* Lead and mentor product managers across multiple squads
* Oversee product delivery, integrating solutions with other government services
* Foster Agile and Lean practices within the team and across the organisation
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes
* Advocate for user needs within the constraints of government processes
Essential Skills and Experience
* 4-5 years experience in government digital projects is essential.
* Expertise in Agile methodologies at team and organisational levels
* Strong leadership skills in managing complex product lifecycles
* Experience with GDS frameworks and government digital processes
* Proven ability to navigate government bureaucracy while driving innovation
Interview Process
1. Two-stage interview process:Competency-based interview (1 hour)
2. Values-based interview (1 hour)
Candidates must be available for a quick turnaround, with submission to offer potentially within 3 days.
Note: This role requires mandatory on-site presence two days per week at specified locations.