Location: Remote and client site
Salary range: £66,000 - £76,000
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Requirements
We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be an expert in product management tools and techniques who can support and coach others. You will work closely with Methods Senior Product Managers, among others.
You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice.
In addition, you will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture.
Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. As a Methods Senior Product Manager, you will also represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy.
To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver. You will understand how policy and/or technology constraints can affect the development of your products, and how understanding and advocating for user needs, whilst balancing business priorities, creates better digital services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios.
- Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in.
- Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy.
- Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams.
- Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments.
- Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice.
- People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive.
- Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth.
- Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers.
- Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector.
- Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients.
- In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
We are looking for people who:
- Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high quality work.
- Can Demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of user and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for the product.
- Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified and meet user needs.
- Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
- Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government.
- Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards.
- Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
- Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture.
- Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)