FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Product Manager to work for our client within the Public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that can be based in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Blackpool.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of digital products within a public sector context. You will play a pivotal role in shaping services that meet user needs, align with policy objectives, and comply with the Government Digital Service (GDS) framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that improve public services and contribute to digital transformation across government departments.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery through to live service and continuous improvement
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including service designers, developers, user researchers, and policy experts
Ensure products meet user needs and deliver value in line with government priorities
Apply GDS principles and service standards throughout product development
Manage product backlogs, prioritise features, and define clear roadmaps
Engage with stakeholders across government departments to align product goals and secure buy-in
Use data and user research to inform product decisions and iterate based on feedback
Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and data protection standards

Requirements

Proven experience as a Product Manager in a government or public sector environment
Strong understanding of the GDS framework, including service assessments, phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live), and service standards
Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to translate complex policy or technical requirements into user-focused solutions
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Trello, Confluence, or similar

Why join us?

Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.