Senior Product Owner

- Lead the development and iteration of products through Alpha, Beta, and Live phases, ensuring all outputs meet the Government Service Standard and pass GDS assessments - Evaluate and present clear Build vs. Buy recommendations to senior stakeholders - Assess the viability of off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions against bespoke builds, considering value for money, interoperability, and long-term sustainability - Develop and execute product roadmaps that manage the complexities of legacy systems - Identify risks and opportunities for decommissioning or integrating older infrastructure with modern digital services - Act as the central hub between multidisciplinary teams (Design, Engineering, Data, and Policy) - Break down silos to ensure a cohesive user journey and shared technical goals - Apply a deep understanding of public sector working practices to navigate governance, procurement, and departmental dependencies effectively - Communicate complex product concepts and data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Use rigorous user research and performance data to prioritize the product backlog - Foster a high-performing agile culture, facilitating ceremonies and removing blockers - Manage the full product lifecycle, from initial discovery and business case development through to operational support and eventual retirement