Job summary

The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).

Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field.

We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is

found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

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Job description

Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers.

The team

ICS Digital support and deliver core technology services which help our customers to achieve their strategic and policy objectives. We put the user at the heart of what we do, and we take an interactive approach to service delivery. Our decisions are driven by data, and we work collaboratively with partners to continue to deliver exceptional services. Professional growth is very important to all of us. We are looking for like-minded people who want to flourish in their role and are looking for opportunities to develop. If it sounds like you, join us!

As a Product Manager in Integrated Corporate Services (ICS), you will product manage services and programmes. You’ll collaborate with established or newly formed multi-functional teams on a variety of projects, varying in scale and scope. ICS Digital deliver a broad range of internal and external facing products and services. This provides a wealth of opportunity to work on new and interesting problems and consider how to adopt emerging technologies to solve them. Your role will involve working with a diverse staff, including both permanent and contract resources, under the guidance of the Lead Product Manager and Head of Digital Project Delivery.

Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: https://icsdigital.blog.gov.uk/

Person specification

As a Senior Product Manager, you will:

Draw on your experience of product techniques, including development of the product vision, backlog and roadmap.
Define and communicate the product vision and goals to the team and stakeholders.
Prioritise the product backlog to align with business objectives and user needs.
Work closely with the team throughout the development process to provide feedback and guidance.
Schedule and lead meetings to identify product issues, risks, and dependencies.
Ensure the products comply with relevant standards, policies, and regulations.

Essential criteria

Experience as a product manager, product owner or similar role in the technology industry
Experience working within cross-functional teams with a combination of digital data and technology roles to achieve the best outcomes for the product
Knowledge of agile principles and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and present complex information clearly
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on data and user feedback

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