Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Are you an experienced Product Manager who thrives in complex, user‑centred environments? Do you want to contribute to impactful public sector programmes that deliver life changing services? If so, this could be the perfect contract for you.

The Opportunity

We're supporting a major public sector programme that is looking for a confident, delivery‑focused Product Manager to join their team for an initial 6‑month contract. You'll be shaping and driving product strategy within a high‑profile area of work, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving meaningful problems at scale and can hit the ground running in structured government delivery environments.

Why You'll Love This Role

High‑impact work on a programme influencing public services nationwide
Flexible hybrid working, with on‑site collaboration in Newcastle
Competitive £550/day rate, Outside IR35
Opportunity to work within a mature agile and GDS‑aligned environment
Add real value to fraud detection + prevention services (experience in this domain highly advantageous)What You'll Be Doing

Defining and leading product vision, roadmap, and delivery for key workstreams
Working closely with engineering, UX, data, and policy teams to build user‑centred services
Applying GDS standards, service design principles, and agile delivery best practice
Managing product backlogs, prioritising features, and ensuring alignment with wider programme goals
Engaging with stakeholders across multiple levels to ensure clarity, alignment, and momentum
Supporting the development of products that help improve fraud detection and prevention (a major bonus if you've worked in this space before)What We're Looking For

✔ Strong background as a Product Manager within the public sector
✔ Excellent understanding of GDS frameworks, discovery → alpha → beta → live
✔ Ability to work on‑site in Newcastle when required
✔ Experience leading technical and user‑centred product development
✔ Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and communicate effectively
✔ Experience in fraud, risk, or security‑related product areas is a big plus

Contract Details

Start: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
Length: 6 months
Rate: Up to £550 per day, Outside IR35
Location: Newcastle (hybrid – regular on‑site presence required)