Senior Product Manager- Department for Energy Security & Net Zero-SEO
Government Digital & Data -
Senior Product Manager
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 30th June 2024
Details
Reference number
357056
Salary
£40,950 - £49,795
National: £40,950- £45,265; London: £44,500 - £49,795 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
DESNZ - Integrated Corporate Services - Digital
Type of role
Digital
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
About the job
Job summary
The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It will provide corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).
Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field.
Our Inclusive Environment
We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero?
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
Job description
Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers.
ICS Digital support and deliver core technology services which help our customers to achieve their strategic and policy objectives. We put the user at the heart of what we do, and we take an interactive approach to service delivery. Our decisions are driven by data, and we work collaboratively with partners to continue to deliver exceptional services. Professional growth is very important to all of us. We are looking for like-minded people who want to flourish in their role and are looking for opportunities to develop. If it sounds like you, join us!
As a Senior Product Manager in Integrated Corporate Services (ICS), you will product manage services and programmes. You’ll collaborate with established or newly formed multi-functional teams on a variety of projects, varying in scale and scope. ICS Digital deliver a broad range of internal and external facing products and services. This provides a wealth of opportunity to work on new and interesting problems and consider how to adopt emerging technologies to solve them. Your role will involve working with a diverse staff, including both permanent and contract resources, under the guidance of the Lead Product Manager and Head of Digital Project Delivery.
Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: https://icsdigital.blog.gov.uk/
Person specification
Key responsibilities
- Conduct user research, data analysis, and monitor market trends to understand user needs and business goals.
- Draw on your experience of product techniques, including development of the product vision, backlog and roadmap.
- Define and communicate the product vision and goals to the team and stakeholders.
- Prioritise the product backlog to align with business objectives and user needs.
- Work closely with the team throughout the development process to provide feedback and guidance.
- Schedule and lead meetings to identify product issues, risks, and dependencies.
- Evaluate the performance and impact of the products using data and user feedback.
- Ensure the products comply with relevant standards, policies, and regulations.
Skills and experience
Essential Criteria:
- Experience as a product manager, product owner or similar role in the technology industry.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams with a combination of digital, data and technology roles to achieve the best outcomes for the product.
- Knowledge of agile principles and processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and present complex information clearly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on data and user feedback.
Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with building products according to the Service Manual and Service Standard.
- Comfortable developing products and services at pace and in high pressure environments.
It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Senior Product Manager role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Please, no agencies.
