At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product vision and strategy, shaping it from Discovery to Go-Live.
- Company: Join a major central government programme impacting millions across the UK.
- Benefits: Earn £450/day with flexible remote work and low travel requirements.
- Other info: Collaborate with a strong multi-disciplinary team and enjoy career growth.
- Why this job: Take ownership of meaningful projects that truly matter to users.
- Qualifications: Experience at SFIA Level 5 with a focus on user-centred design.
The predicted salary is between 55350 - 67650 £ per year.
Tired of Product Manager roles where you're just managing a backlog instead of actually building products? This one's different.
We're recruiting on behalf of one of our key clients — a major central government programme delivering digital services used by millions of people across the UK, and a client we've placed 10 contractors with in the last month alone. They need a Product Manager who wants real ownership, not just a seat at the table.
If you want to shape a product from Discovery through to Go-Live — not just inherit someone else's roadmap — keep reading.
THE HEADLINES
- £450 per day, inside IR35
- SFIA Level 5 — senior, high-trust role
- BPSS clearance required
- Newcastle, ~2 days/month on-site — genuinely remote-friendly the rest of the time
- Contract — start ASAP
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE DOING
- Own the product vision, strategy and roadmap — and defend it with a clear value case, not vibes
- Build and prioritise the Product Backlog, and get real buy-in from senior stakeholders
- Champion user needs and accessibility in every decision you make
- Shape technical, content and design solutions — not just sit in the meetings
- Manage dependencies across teams and keep delivery honest on quality and timescales
- Track KPIs post-launch and use them to keep driving value, not just 'go live and move on'
- Share what you know — plug into an active community of Product craft peers
WHY THIS ONE'S WORTH YOUR TIME
- You'll drive it, not just support it — full lifecycle ownership from Discovery to Live
- National-scale impact — this isn't a vanity project, it's a service that matters
- A strong multi-disciplinary team — designers, developers and policy experts who actually collaborate
- Predictable, low-travel setup — 2 days a month on-site, no surprises
- A rate that reflects the seniority — £450/day inc. fees for a genuinely senior contract
- A client with a track record — we've successfully placed 10 contractors with them in the past month alone
YOU'LL BE A STRONG FIT IF YOU:
- Operate at SFIA Level 5 or equivalent seniority as a Product Manager
- Have a track record of product-led delivery through Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live
- Can win over senior stakeholders and turn strategy into an actionable roadmap
- Genuinely care about user-centred design and accessibility — not just tick the box
- Hold active BPSS clearance, or are eligible and ready to get it
This role won't be open long — strong candidates are already circling. Apply now or drop your CV to be first in line.
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ARETI is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performance culture where innovation thrives. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor teams and influence key architectural decisions while working in the vibrant heart of Central London. The competitive salary and equity package, combined with a collaborative environment, make ARETI a rewarding place for Senior Software Engineers looking to make a significant impact.
