Product Lead – Fixed Term Appointment

Scottish Development International

. Lead product delivery across the full product lifecycle .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,401 - £59,152 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product delivery across the full product lifecycle, applying Agile and Lean delivery practices, and championing user-centred design. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, manage complex delivery considerations, and ensure measurable outcomes align with organizational priorities.

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Agile Delivery PracticesProduct Lifecycle ManagementUser-Centred DesignStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Product DeliveryLean Delivery PracticesBusiness Case DevelopmentOperational Process RedesignData Principles ApplicationComplex Problem AnalysisMinimum Viable Product DevelopmentIntegration of Products and ServicesOutcome EvaluationDelivery Approach Selection

Soft Skills

Communicating and InfluencingRelationship BuildingDecision MakingCollaborationChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS ChecksNational Security Vetting Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government Digital and DataFraud and Error InitiativesStakeholder PrioritizationEvidence-Based DecisionsAgile Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product delivery across the full product lifecycle
Identify effective delivery approaches, evaluate outcomes, and align work with priorities, scope, and business objectives
Develop and maintain product strategies and business cases based on user needs
Ensure benefits are realised and measurable outcomes link to organisational priorities
Apply design, technology, and data principles to deliver user-centred solutions and assisted digital approaches
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Government Digital and Data colleagues to design, develop, integrate, launch, and improve products and services
Establish, redesign, and embed operational processes throughout the product lifecycle
Navigate competing stakeholder priorities, risks, constraints, and complex delivery considerations
Make decisions on priorities, delivery approaches, and lifecycle progression
Champion user-centred design and evidence-based product decisions
Analyse and communicate complex problems and develop solutions
Build relationships with senior stakeholders, secure engagement and buy-in, and provide recommendations
Support Agile delivery practices, prioritisation, dependency management, minimum viable products, and iterative improvement
Lead delivery and continuous improvement of products supporting Fraud and Error initiatives, including the Monetary Value of Fraud and Error system
Potentially contribute to programme management and participate in hiring associates, product managers, and contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in Agile and Lean delivery practices, selecting and adapting effective approaches, evaluating outcomes, and delivering in complex or constrained environments
Product and service delivery experience, including integrating products with other services and managing delivery across the project lifecycle
Experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders at all stages
Changing and Improving — Level 3
Communicating and Influencing — Level 3
Senior Product Management skills aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words
Successful candidates must complete BPSS checks
Successful candidate must clear additional National Security Vetting clearance (Security Check)
Right to work in the UK, subject to applicable immigration requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

23-month fixed term appointment with possibility of permanency depending on business requirements
Flexible working options
Hybrid working style
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Wide range of employee benefits
Reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment
Potential UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
Reserve list maintained for up to 12 months