At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the product vision and lifecycle for innovative digital products.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team at the CMA focused on digital transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital products while driving impactful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing enterprise products and strong stakeholder skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 52413 £ per year.
This key role within the CMA's Digital Products and Application Support team owns the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for enterprise products, ensuring alignment to CMA priorities and user needs while supporting the delivery of a product‑led operating model.
Responsibilities
- Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, including delivery, live service, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure services remain reliable, secure, and aligned to user needs.
- Drive the introduction of new capabilities, including the adoption and enablement of AI.
- Manage prioritisation and backlog, balancing business demand, live service needs, and technical constraints.
- Collaborate with the Head of Products and Applications, stakeholders across the CMA, and external suppliers.
- Influence, challenge, and communicate effectively at different levels, including engaging with and managing external suppliers and third‑party support providers.
- Leverage data, insight, and user feedback to inform product decisions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience owning or managing products/services in a complex enterprise or regulated environment.
- Experience with enterprise applications such as Unit4 (Agresso), Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.
- Strong prioritisation and backlog management skills.
- Experience in IT service environments (SLAs, incident/problem management, service performance).
- Experience in Agile / DevOps environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
- Knowledge of ITIL practices (desirable).
- Familiarity with application architecture, configuration, and integration concepts (desirable).
- Relevant Microsoft or Agile certifications (e.g., Dynamics, Azure, Scrum/Product Owner) (desirable).
Benefits
- Salary of £61,300 plus a contribution of £17,758 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- 25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King's birthday.
- Access to benefits platform (retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, payroll giving, season ticket loans).
- Access to Civil Service Sports & Leisure (discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK‑wide attractions).
- Wellbeing benefits: employee assistance programme, flu vaccinations, eye tests, flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
Product Manager employer: Cma Recruitment
The CMA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets public service. As a Senior Product Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and access to a comprehensive benefits platform that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the CMA fosters a collaborative culture that empowers you to drive impactful digital solutions while supporting your professional journey.
