Location
National - We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. The only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU.

Hours
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Salary
£75,674 - £85,257 (London, may include an allowance up to £4,801)
£71,381 - £80,419 (National)

About the Role
We are recruiting two Lead Product Managers to join Justice Digital, Data and Science within Prisons Digital and the Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation, defining standards, shaping shared platforms and ways of working, and supporting teams to build and operate secure, reliable, and sustainable systems. Prison Digital creates tools that support the Prison Service to provide safe, productive environments and reduce reoffending by delivering modern, efficient digital solutions.

Lead Product Managers are accountable for the success of groups of products and services, ensuring they deliver value for users and the organisation. You will lead, develop, and manage product managers while remaining hands-on in shaping product strategy and supporting delivery. You will define and embed product management standards and lead multidisciplinary teams to discover, deliver, and continuously improve complex products and services.

This is a high-impact role requiring the ability to develop product visions, strategies, and roadmaps using user insight, data, and evidence to drive decision-making. You will align teams around outcomes, manage competing priorities, and make effective trade-offs to maximise value. As a product leader, you will work closely with senior leaders, stakeholders, and delivery partners.

Benefits include a generous employer pension contribution of 28.97%, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years), 8 bank holidays plus a privilege day, flexible working arrangements, 10% of working time allocated for personal and professional development, a £1,000 learning budget, and compassionate family leave policies.

Experience
Proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver valuable outcomes for users and organisations. Skilled in defining product strategy, prioritising effectively, managing dependencies and risks, and balancing user, business, and technical needs. Experienced in coaching others and establishing effective product management practices at scale.

Strong ability to develop and communicate compelling long-term visions, strategies, and roadmaps for products and services. Able to align stakeholders around shared outcomes, influence strategic decision-making, and ensure product direction supports organisational priorities.

Demonstrated success in defining, measuring, and communicating product outcomes using data and insight to inform prioritisation and continuous improvement. Advocates outcome-focused decision-making.

Skilled in applying user-centred design and evidence-based decision-making, using qualitative and quantitative insight to shape strategy and product direction.

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, operational partners, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams. Skilled at influencing, negotiating, and resolving complex issues.

About you
Committed to developing self and others through coaching, mentoring, and continuous learning. Creates opportunities for individuals and teams to grow, fosters a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Encourages inclusive learning environments where everyone can perform at their best.

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance.

Aligns with the Civil Service values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness, and Together.

Qualifications
Relevant experience and proven track record in product management leadership roles. Specific qualifications are not stated but evidence of capability against the person specification is essential.