Defence Digital - Lead Product Manager
Posted 8 hours 36 minutes ago by UK Ministry of Defence
£59,690 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Wiltshire, Corsham, United Kingdom, SN13 9NR
Job Description
Defence Digital - Lead Product Manager
About the job
Job summary
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital!
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
As Lead Product Managers, you will be at the forefront of delivering the right capabilities to support the UK's Defence strategy. You will own the life cycle of your product, ensuring it aligns with Defence priorities and delivers maximum operational value. Your responsibilities will include ensuring your team understands and executes tasks of the highest priority, optimising resources to maximise their impact, and collaborating directly with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
In this role, you will also mentor and coach junior Product Managers, supporting their development and building expertise across the organisation. With potential oversight of complex products or larger teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stakeholder alignment and delivering innovative, mission-critical outcomes that strengthen the UK's Defence capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide information needed to enable users to make the most of the products its life cycle, e.g. ensure service management has timely access to product and information so they can support it.
Develop and execute product strategy that keeps key stakeholders informed, aligns to product vision, and ensure customer value is prioritised.
Balancing resources between teams to ensure the overall outcomes are aligned to product vision and use of resources are optimised to deliver best value.
Work with the problem owner to ensure problem is fully understood and product solution meets their needs.
Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team.
Person specification
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Lead Product Managers to enhance our Product Management team. The ideal candidates will be adaptable, perceptive, and comfortable working in a fast paced and complex environment.
You will have experience working in hybrid delivery environments where Agile interfaces with other methodologies such as Waterfall, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and reach pragmatic compromises. A clear understanding of the distinction between product development and bespoke customisation is essential, along with proven experience in strategic planning, product ownership, and maintaining a strong user-focused approach.
The successful candidates will also be trained as service assessors to participate in both internal and cross-government service assessments.
When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:
Explain how you manage competing deadlines while keeping your team engaged, motivated, and aligned with key priorities.
Describe how you applied Digital Service principles to maximise value delivery and operational efficiency.
Explain how you have used data analytics to inform and prioritise product features within an Agile delivery framework.
Proven ability to build consensus and drive strategic decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
A pension scheme which secures your future.
Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
Professional Framework Statement
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.
Learning & Development
In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:
Learning and development tailored to your role
Professional and Personal Development of skills
Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD
Hybrid Working
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. The post can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Please note that there will be regular travel required to other sites.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous . click apply for full job details
About the job
Job summary
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital!
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
As Lead Product Managers, you will be at the forefront of delivering the right capabilities to support the UK's Defence strategy. You will own the life cycle of your product, ensuring it aligns with Defence priorities and delivers maximum operational value. Your responsibilities will include ensuring your team understands and executes tasks of the highest priority, optimising resources to maximise their impact, and collaborating directly with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
In this role, you will also mentor and coach junior Product Managers, supporting their development and building expertise across the organisation. With potential oversight of complex products or larger teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stakeholder alignment and delivering innovative, mission-critical outcomes that strengthen the UK's Defence capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide information needed to enable users to make the most of the products its life cycle, e.g. ensure service management has timely access to product and information so they can support it.
Develop and execute product strategy that keeps key stakeholders informed, aligns to product vision, and ensure customer value is prioritised.
Balancing resources between teams to ensure the overall outcomes are aligned to product vision and use of resources are optimised to deliver best value.
Work with the problem owner to ensure problem is fully understood and product solution meets their needs.
Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team.
Person specification
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Lead Product Managers to enhance our Product Management team. The ideal candidates will be adaptable, perceptive, and comfortable working in a fast paced and complex environment.
You will have experience working in hybrid delivery environments where Agile interfaces with other methodologies such as Waterfall, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively and reach pragmatic compromises. A clear understanding of the distinction between product development and bespoke customisation is essential, along with proven experience in strategic planning, product ownership, and maintaining a strong user-focused approach.
The successful candidates will also be trained as service assessors to participate in both internal and cross-government service assessments.
When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role. Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) demonstrating the essential criteria listed below:
Explain how you manage competing deadlines while keeping your team engaged, motivated, and aligned with key priorities.
Describe how you applied Digital Service principles to maximise value delivery and operational efficiency.
Explain how you have used data analytics to inform and prioritise product features within an Agile delivery framework.
Proven ability to build consensus and drive strategic decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
Inclusion and diversity- our culture celebrates uniqueness and encourages collaboration of diverse thought.
A pension scheme which secures your future.
Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
You can read more here- Civil Service Employee Benefits , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
Professional Framework Statement
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.
Learning & Development
In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:
Learning and development tailored to your role
Professional and Personal Development of skills
Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD
Hybrid Working
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. The post can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Please note that there will be regular travel required to other sites.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous . click apply for full job details