Lead Product Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Brio Digital
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Contract Data Product Lead will oversee a portfolio of data-driven products and services within the NHS and central government sectors. This role requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership, focusing on delivering value while navigating complex stakeholder landscapes. The successful candidate will champion a data-centric approach to product development and ensure alignment with strategic goals across multiple teams. A strong background in product management, particularly in regulated environments, is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead product strategy and delivery for a complex portfolio of data products and services
- Define and own product roadmaps, prioritisation, and outcome-focused backlogs
- Navigate a wide and complex stakeholder landscape across NHS, central government, and delivery partners
- Champion data-driven product thinking, embedding a culture of measurement and continuous improvement
- Work across multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, architecture, design, policy, and data) to align delivery with strategic goals
- Provide leadership and coaching to product managers, building capability and fostering a high-performing culture
- Translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, actionable business outcomes for senior stakeholders
Key Skills:
- 6–8+ years of pure product management experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior/lead role
- Proven track record of proactive product delivery in large, complex organisations (NHS, central government, or similarly regulated/public sector environments)
- Specialist in data-centric products, data platforms, or data services
- Strong product acumen, able to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives
- Superb stakeholder management skills – able to influence, align, and gain trust across diverse and senior stakeholder groups
- Experience leading across multiple teams and cross-functional programmes
- A dynamic, data-obsessed, digital native with the ability to set vision and drive outcomes
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Contract Data Product Lead – NHS / Central Government Experience is essential.
Rate: £600/day Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid – Leeds 1-2x/week
Duration: Until March to begin with
Role Overview
As Product Lead, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of data-driven products and services. You’ll bring both strategic vision and hands-on product leadership, balancing delivery momentum with long-term value. Working across multiple teams and disciplines, you’ll champion a data-centric approach to product development, ensuring the right outcomes are delivered for both end users and the wider system.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product strategy and delivery for a complex portfolio of data products and services
- Define and own product roadmaps, prioritisation, and outcome-focused backlogs
- Navigate a wide and complex stakeholder landscape across NHS, central government, and delivery partners
- Champion data-driven product thinking, embedding a culture of measurement and continuous improvement
- Work across multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, architecture, design, policy, and data) to align delivery with strategic goals
- Provide leadership and coaching to product managers, building capability and fostering a high-performing culture
- Translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, actionable business outcomes for senior stakeholders
Required Experience
- 6–8+ years of pure product management experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior/lead role
- Proven track record of proactive product delivery in large, complex organisations (NHS, central government, or similarly regulated/public sector environments)
- Specialist in data-centric products, data platforms, or data services
- Strong product acumen, able to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives
- Superb stakeholder management skills – able to influence, align, and gain trust across diverse and senior stakeholder groups
- Experience leading across multiple teams and cross-functional programmes
- A dynamic, data-obsessed, digital native with the ability to set vision and drive outcomes
Apply now or email dom@briodigital.io for more information.