Product Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham/ Hybrid (must live within commuta |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Product Delivery |
| Salary | £420 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 6th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7451-PSR1JP00101212 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Product Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham/ Hybrid (must live within commutable distance).
Job Summary:
The Product Manager for Health Platforms will own and develop multiple prioritised technology and technical backlogs based on user needs, value and effort; working with a range of specialists in multidisciplinary teams, applying agile methods and product mindset for delivery of digital services in a complex technical environment for progressive value realisation.
Need someone to take ownership of road maps (already in place) and maintain for AWS and data platform. Make sure road maps are progressing through. Add value and collaborate with team.
- Previous experience as a Product Manager in Gov setting.
- Experience applying product management principles and methods to technology products.
- Able to communicate and explain complex technical product issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining product roadmaps.
- Collaborating with the Lead Product manager to create and establish the product visions.
- Prioritising backlogs based on value, effort, and alignment to strategic goals.
- Communicating and rationalising priorities to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Engaging with stakeholders and users to illicit requirements and needs.
- Influencing cross-organisational priorities by advocating for the Health Platform.
Facilitation of agile events and collaboration across disciplines to ensure a well refined backlog. Technical Skills Required:
- Experience applying product management principles and methods to technology products.
- Able to communicate and explain complex technical product issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with the team, stakeholders, and users to create and prioritise/order technical/software product backlog items-based value, effort, and the overall strategy and business outcomes.
- Experience creating and communicating product roadmaps, receiving and acting upon challenge from stakeholders.
- Understanding of the tools, terms and principles used to deliver outcomes and how they can be adapted and applied to a variety of discoveries and test and learn work.
- Experience creating and communicating product roadmaps, receiving and acting upon challenge from stakeholders.
- Able to ensure the team delivers outcomes and value aligned to strategic goals which may include undertaking delivery/analysis activities when needed.
- Experience defining/refining visions based on broad range of factors and considerations.
- Able to confidently communicate and justify prioritisation decisions to a broad range of stakeholders and users.
- Able to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and influence stakeholders across departmental and functional boundaries to secure support for priorities and gain vision buy-in.
- Able to work in a fast paced, evolving environment and utilise an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery.
- Able to set direction and ensure colleagues and stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, activities and timeframes.
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.
- Previous experience as a Product Manager in Gov setting.
