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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Product
  • Birmingham, +4
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You must pass Security Check clearance, identify user needs, prioritize backlogs, make quick decisions, work in agile teams, and set a clear product vision and roadmap with effective communication.
  • You will make data-driven product decisions, develop strategies, manage the product roadmap, coach experts, and collaborate within a community to enhance product delivery and professional growth.

Requirements

  • This role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.
  • Have worked with users to identify user needs and represent the user in all product decision making.
  • Have experience of prioritising backlogs based on user needs, value and effort.
  • Experience of making a decision at short notice.
  • Experience of working in an agile team with a focus on iterative development.
  • Set the product direction and goals, own the product vision and roadmap, gaining buy-in from the team through effective communication.

Responsibilities

  • The role will be responsible for making evidenced based strategic and tactical product decisions and making key priority calls.
  • You'll be actively involved in developing the product strategy, owning the product roadmap, and communicating product success to stakeholders but also defend controversial decisions about your product.
  • You'll apply product management techniques to guide the development, delivery and continuous improvement of products and services.
  • While you will work independently, you’ll also be part of a more complex area with the support of a more senior Product Manager.
  • You’ll line manage and coach subject matter experts, supporting their professional growth and ensuring high-quality delivery within their areas of expertise.
  • Additionally, you’ll be a part of our Product Community of Practice, where Product Managers across DWP Digital come together to share learning, discuss their development needs, gain support, and solve common problems.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support hybrid working, which allows employees to work part of the week in the office and part from home.

Is there a salary range for this position?

Yes, the salary for this role ranges from £55,557 to £66,058, based on an assessment of skills and experience.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The role offers a minimum of 5 days of learning and development annually, including funded learning, coaching, mentoring, and access to talent development programmes.

What locations are available for this job?

This role may be located in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield.

Are there specific qualifications needed for this role?

While specific qualifications are not listed, candidates should have experience in product management, especially in data platforms and agile methodologies.

What is the selection process for this job?

The selection process includes an application stage, where candidates submit personal details, employment history, personal and technical statements, followed by a video interview if successful at the sift stage.

Is security clearance required for this position?

Yes, this role requires you to pass a Security Check clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Are there family-friendly policies in place?

Yes, the Department for Work and Pensions provides enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service, along with various family-friendly policies.

How does DWP ensure diversity and inclusion?

DWP is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups and providing opportunities to join various professional networks.

What kind of work-life balance support is available?

DWP offers flexible working patterns such as job sharing, term-time working, and compressed hours, as well as generous annual leave and support for financial wellbeing.

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy.

Government
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK’s largest government department and is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits, serving around 20 million customers. DWP is responsible for understanding and dealing with the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms encouraging people to work and making work pay encouraging disabled people and those with ill health to work and be independent providing a decent income for people of pension age and promoting saving for retirement providing value for money and reducing levels of fraud and error reducing work-related death and serious injury in workplaces through the Health and Safety Executive DWP is a fast paced organisation which puts leadership at the centre of its transformation journey. The majority of DWP colleagues are part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) – providing customer service to DWP’s 20 million customers across the UK. ODP is a thriving, inclusive professional community that supports colleagues and encourages them to learn, develop, grow and progress in their career to reach their full potential.