Product Manager / Product Lead - Contract (Outside IR35)
Posted 1 day ago by iO Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role involves hands-on product management within a UK-based consultancy, focusing on product transformation for a large central government organization. Candidates will work in a user-centered environment, collaborating with engineering, design, and delivery teams to drive product outcomes. The position is suited for experienced Product Managers or Product Leads who thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings. Initial contracts are for three months with a strong likelihood of extension, and the role requires light on-site presence in Leeds or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support product delivery in a GDS-aligned, user-centered environment.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and delivery teams to shape product outcomes.
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder setups and influence senior stakeholders.
- Focus on product transformation rather than business-as-usual delivery.
Key Skills:
- Strong product delivery experience in complex or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with GDS-style delivery and user-centered design.
- Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Public sector experience is beneficial but not essential.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Consulting
I'm working with a UK-based consultancy that is about to kick off two Product contract roles supporting delivery into a large central government organisation . These are hands-on product roles within a GDS-aligned, user-centred environment , focused on product transformation rather than BAU delivery. You'll be operating in a complex, multi-stakeholder setup, working closely with engineering, design and delivery teams to shape outcomes and move products forward. This would suit experienced Product Managers or Product Leads who are comfortable with ambiguity, discovery-led work and influencing across senior stakeholders, rather than purely managing backlogs.
Key details
- Contract roles, Outside IR35
- Initial 3-month contracts , with a strong likelihood of extension
- Competitive day rates
- Based across Leeds / Manchester , with light on-site presence (roughly once a fortnight)
- Start dates expected shortly
Experience likely to suit
- Strong product delivery experience in complex or regulated environments
- Familiarity with GDS-style delivery , user-centred design and discovery
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Public sector experience beneficial but not essential
If you're a product contractor available now or becoming free in the coming weeks , get in touch to register interest and receive further details as the brief is finalised.