Senior Product Manager- Liverpool

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Product Manager to work for our client within the Government / Public Sector sector. This is a fixed term contract for a maximum duration of 6 months, with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2026 and will be a hybrid role based in Liverpool, with an expectation of approximately 3 days per week onsite.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to support the CORe Inspection Programme, a critical digital transformation initiative currently transitioning from design into build.

The successful candidate will provide continuity and leadership following the departure of the current Product Manager and will play a key role in shaping the product direction throughout a pivotal stage of the programme. Working closely with delivery, engineering, architecture and business stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the product aligns with user needs, organisational objectives and Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

This role requires a highly experienced Product Manager with a strong background in Government digital delivery and proven experience preparing services for GDS assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the product vision, strategy and roadmap for the CORe Inspection digital service.
• Lead product planning and prioritisation activities, ensuring delivery aligns with user needs, business objectives and programme outcomes.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog, working closely with delivery and engineering teams.
• Prepare the service for GDS assessments and provide leadership throughout assessment activities.
• Ensure the product adheres to Government Digital Service standards, frameworks and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with Delivery Managers, technical teams, architects and stakeholders to support successful product delivery.
• Champion user-centred design principles and ensure product decisions are informed by evidence and user research.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and product governance activities.
• Define and track product objectives, outcomes and success measures.
• Support the programme as it transitions from design into build, ensuring delivery remains focused on user and business value. 

• 7+ years' experience working as a Product Manager, Senior Product Manager or Lead Product Manager within complex digital and technology environments.
• Extensive experience delivering digital products within Government departments or the wider Public Sector.
• Proven experience preparing for and supporting Government Digital Service (GDS) assessments.
• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Standard, service lifecycle and digital delivery best practices.
• Demonstrable experience defining product strategies, roadmaps, objectives and prioritisation approaches.
• Experience managing product backlogs and working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders, programme stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Deep understanding of user-centred design principles and evidence-based product decision making.
• Experience working closely with delivery, engineering and architecture teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance.