At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of digital products impacting millions across the UK.
- Company: Join DVLA, a top digital delivery organisation transforming public services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, hybrid working, and excellent Civil Service perks.
- Other info: Flexible culture with great career development and on-site amenities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in how people interact with essential services.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital product management and agile methodologies required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Lead the delivery of digital products used by millions across the UK. DVLA is seeking a Senior Product Manager to work with agile delivery teams, manage product backlogs and drive the successful delivery of complex digital services. Based in Swansea, this permanent role offers a salary of £62,515 (including a £5,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance) plus c.29% employer pension contribution plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Hybrid working applies with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea.
About the Senior Product Manager role: As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead the delivery of digital products and services that support millions of UK citizens and businesses. Working closely with agile delivery teams, stakeholders and technical specialists, you'll ensure products deliver value, remain operationally healthy and continue to evolve to meet user needs.
As a Senior Product Manager, you will:
- Lead the delivery of complex digital products and services.
- Work closely with agile delivery teams to maximise value and outcomes.
- Manage product backlogs and competing priorities.
- Balance new feature development with operational stability and technical health.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business, change and technology teams.
- Support and develop Product Managers and Agile Delivery Managers.
- Drive continuous improvement across products and delivery teams.
- Ensure successful delivery across multiple products or complex services.
Essential Skills for the Senior Product Manager:
- Experience in owning and delivering digital products and services through different phases of the product lifecycle, including operational running of the product.
- Proven experience using agile methodologies.
- Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with changing priorities.
- Experience in matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Working for the DVLA Digital Team: At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you deliver has the potential to improve how millions of people interact with public services. Join one of the UK's largest digital delivery organisations and help transform services relied upon by more than 53 million drivers, vehicle owners and businesses every day.
In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:
- Salary of £62,515 including a £5,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance, plus c.29% employer pension contribution plus excellent Civil Service benefits.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Eight bank holidays plus an additional Privilege Day.
- Hybrid working with a minimum 60% office-based in Swansea.
- Industry-leading learning and development opportunities.
- Digital career pathways and communities of practice.
- On-site gym, restaurants, coffee bar and nursery.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free parking.
Why Join DVLA? This is an opportunity to deliver products that have a direct impact on millions of users across the UK. You'll join a highly regarded digital function, work alongside talented digital professionals and help deliver services that make everyday life easier for citizens and businesses.
Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.
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