Product Owner

£500 per day (Inside IR35)

3 Months (Likely Extension)

Start Date: 2 Weeks

Location: Hybrid 2 days per week in Leeds

About the role

We are working with a leading public sector consultancy to source an experienced Product Owner for an initial 3-month contract, with scope for extension. The role sits within a national Care Identity programme, accountable for the delivery and continuous improvement of capabilities that enable secure, user-centred access to critical digital services used by clinicians and staff across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Own and prioritise the product backlog aligned to strategic objectives
• Define product vision, roadmap and outcomes for authentication and identity services
• Translate security, policy and technical requirements into clear user stories
• Work closely with architecture, cyber security, assurance and supplier teams
• Ensure Care Identity services meet required AAL and IAL standards
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-63, GPG44 and GPG45
• Use data and user feedback to continuously improve Care Identity services
• Work within multidisciplinary teams using agile methodologies

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a complex digital environment
• Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles
• Practical experience with SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Familiarity with AAL, IAL and NIST Digital Identity Guidelines (SP 800-63)
• Experience with UK government standards GPG44 and GPG45
• Track record of delivering products in regulated environments using agile delivery
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

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