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Responsibilities
- 6 Months Initially but could be extended on a long term basis
- Lead the development and iteration of products through Alpha, Beta, and Live phases, ensuring all outputs meet the Government Service Standard and pass GDS assessments.
- Evaluate and present clear "Build vs. Buy" recommendations to senior stakeholders. You will assess the viability of off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions against bespoke builds, considering value for money, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop and execute product roadmaps that manage the complexities of legacy systems. You will identify risks and opportunities for decommissioning or integrating older infrastructure with modern digital services.
- Act as the central hub between multidisciplinary teams (Design, Engineering, Data, and Policy). You will break down silos to ensure a cohesive user journey and shared technical goals.
- Apply a deep understanding of public sector working practices to navigate governance, procurement, and departmental dependencies effectively.
- Communicate complex product concepts and data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, securing buy-in for product pivots or resource allocation.
- Use rigorous user research and performance data to prioritize the product backlog, ensuring features solve real user needs while meeting policy objectives.
- Foster a high-performing agile culture, facilitating ceremonies and removing blockers to ensure the continuous flow of value.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, from initial discovery and business case development through to operational support and eventual retirement.
Experience
- Proven track record of delivering digital services within the UK Public Sector as Product Owner
- Hands-on experience navigating the constraints and technical debt associated with public sector legacy estates.
- Expertise in GDS methodologies, including service assessments and the Service Manual.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor selection and off-the-shelf product integration.
Company: Talent
Location: London
Job Description:
Responsibilities
- 6 Months Initially but could be extended on a long term basis
- Lead the development and iteration of products through Alpha, Beta, and Live phases, ensuring all outputs meet the Government Service Standard and pass GDS assessments.
- Evaluate and present clear “Build vs. Buy” recommendations to senior stakeholders. You will assess the viability of off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions against bespoke builds, considering value for money, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop and execute product roadmaps that manage the complexities of legacy systems. You will identify risks and opportunities for decommissioning or integrating older infrastructure with modern digital services.
- Act as the central hub between multidisciplinary teams (Design, Engineering, Data, and Policy). You will break down silos to ensure a cohesive user journey and shared technical goals.
- Apply a deep understanding of public sector working practices to navigate governance, procurement, and departmental dependencies effectively.
- Communicate complex product concepts and data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, securing buy-in for product pivots or resource allocation.
- Use rigorous user research and performance data to prioritize the product backlog, ensuring features solve real user needs while meeting policy objectives.
- Foster a high-performing agile culture, facilitating ceremonies and removing blockers to ensure the continuous flow of value.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, from initial discovery and business case development through to operational support and eventual retirement.
Experience
- Proven track record of delivering digital services within the UK Public Sector as Product Owner
- Hands-on experience navigating the constraints and technical debt associated with public sector legacy estates.
- Expertise in GDS methodologies, including service assessments and the Service Manual.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor selection and off-the-shelf product integration.
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Posted: May 1st, 2026