Digital Product Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newport or Titchfield/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Product Delivery |
| Salary | £897 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 21st, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7650-PSR1JP00104992 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Digital Product Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Newport or Titchfield/ Hybrid
Job Summary:
The Statistical Business Register (SBR) is replacing a legacy system. It will hold data associated with the UKs businesses (The Register) which will be used in a variety of ways across different systems. The Register will be made up of a number of different digital products that will be used by the client. Digital Services are currently restructuring and setting up of delivery teams to align with these products. These roles will sit within a product team as the Digital Product Manager. The candidates will:
- Have expert product management skills, managing a product through discovery, alpha, beta and live states.
- Potentially be involved in elements of programme/platform management activity, e.g., contribute to and/or maintain high level road maps.
- Work closely with the Lead SBR
- Product Manager to provide leadership and direction.
- Define and own the vision and scope for their product and engage their teams and stakeholders in the development of that vision over time.
- Be a key contact for Stakeholders - keeping people informed.
- Work in the open and model transparency through things like show and tells.
- Champion their users; reviewing research, feedback, data and insights to inform continuous improvement and decide priorities for user research and business analysis on their products.
- Own the backlog and lead definition, priority, and refinement of stories to ensure they are of sufficient quality to easily pass through research design and development (with support from business analysts where appropriate).
- Ensure that a successful and sustainable balance of investigation & research, new features and continuous improvement is prioritised for each iteration.
- Sign off stories as “done” and be responsible for the quality of their product, ensuring the Government Service Standard is achieved for relevant product and quality related points.
- Work, and develops positive relationships with, the entire multidisciplinary team and take the views of the team into account when making product decisions.
Working closely with:
- Delivery Managers, to ensure plans are realistic, resources are in place and blockers are removed.
- Tech Lead and Solutions Architect to ensure that the product vision is supported by appropriate technology choices, ensure technical tasks are appropriately prioritised and solutions are built in accordance with relevant standards and digital strategies.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Have expert product management skills, managing a product through discovery, alpha, beta and live states.
