Product Manager (Central Govt)
Posted 1 day ago by Areti Group | B Corp™
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: In this role as a Product Manager, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to develop digital solutions that meet strategic objectives. You will engage in agile methodologies, contribute to product direction, and manage backlog prioritization while facilitating workshops to foster innovation. Your experience in product management, particularly in complex projects, will be essential for success in this position. Strong communication and analytical skills are also crucial as you navigate stakeholder expectations and guide teams toward shared goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with technical teams and client stakeholders to shape digital solutions.
- Work within agile frameworks alongside design, engineering, and user research professionals.
- Contribute to setting product direction and defining key features.
- Manage prioritization through structured backlog management.
- Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to guide diverse groups.
Key Skills:
- Substantial experience as a product manager in complex, full-lifecycle projects.
- Knowledge of software development principles and agile methodologies.
- Experience with human-centered design practices.
- Ability to create and secure alignment around product visions and MVPs.
- Familiarity with service design methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Foundational consulting capabilities and analytical thinking.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Team: Product Management
Location: Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London
Commitment: Permanent - Future Opportunity
About the Position
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams and client stakeholders to shape digital solutions that align with strategic objectives. Working within agile frameworks, you’ll join forces with professionals in design, engineering, and user research to deliver impactful outcomes. You’ll contribute to setting product direction, defining key features, and managing prioritization through structured backlog management. Facilitating workshops and discovery sessions, you’ll help guide diverse groups toward shared understanding and innovative ideas.
Required Background
Success in this role depends on having substantial experience as a product manager, particularly within complex, full-lifecycle projects. You should be well-versed in software development principles, agile methodologies, and human-centered design practices. Your application and interview should highlight how you have:
- Created and secured alignment around product visions and MVPs
- Used service design methodologies to explore the broader product environment
- Translated strategic roadmaps into actionable delivery plans
- Navigated senior stakeholder expectations while ensuring effective delivery
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fostered team culture built on collaboration and mutual trust
Beyond product management expertise, we’re also looking for foundational consulting capabilities. In your interview, be ready to show how you have:
- Applied analytical thinking to tackle multifaceted challenges
- Managed your own workload to contribute to overall project goals
- Confidently and constructively questioned decisions or strategies when necessary
Valuable but Non-Essential Experience
While not mandatory, the following areas would enhance your application. If you’re not familiar with them, don’t worry—we’ll support you in developing these skills:
- Familiarity with the UK Government’s Service Standard
- Experience using digital collaboration and visualization platforms
- Participation in professional communities or product-focused events
- Exposure to business analysis practices or agile delivery coordination