Product Manager - 22302
2
National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Digital
£36,389
"In E&B, we have secured significant funding to deliver a new set of online services and digital platforms that will transform how the Environment Agency regulates. Working with 3rd party providers and internal technology teams , we are recruiting for a number of exciting roles to help drive this change and implement technologies that will underpin the future of regulation. This role will play a part in the delivery teams to oversee, coordinate and drive the delivery of online services and digital platforms.
You will:
• Understanding user’s needs, regulatory outcomes and communicating these effectively to the development team.
• Defining, owning and solving problems and conflicting priorities by assessing risks and benefits.
• Understanding the data and information requirements.
• Prioritising and managing the work of the delivery team to ensure that the work-stream delivers business objectives.
• Engaging with stakeholders regarding online services and digital platforms, using their feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Working alongside programme resource to ensure smooth implementation.
• Working across internal Digital, IT Suppliers, and 3rd Party partners to develop online services and digital platforms.
• Supporting lead and senior service designers.
• Developing expert skills in and knowledge of product management techniques."
You will:
• Understanding user’s needs, regulatory outcomes and communicating these effectively to the development team.
• Defining, owning and solving problems and conflicting priorities by assessing risks and benefits.
• Understanding the data and information requirements.
• Prioritising and managing the work of the delivery team to ensure that the work-stream delivers business objectives.
• Engaging with stakeholders regarding online services and digital platforms, using their feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Working alongside programme resource to ensure smooth implementation.
• Working across internal Digital, IT Suppliers, and 3rd Party partners to develop online services and digital platforms.
• Supporting lead and senior service designers.
• Developing expert skills in and knowledge of product management techniques."
"The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team are responsible for the Digital Strategy and its implementation across E&B. Our work sets the strategic direction for the delivery of digital services that will transform how the Environment Agency regulates.
You will work in a wider multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and 3rd Party suppliers, to shape delivery of user centred online services and digital platforms so that they are more efficient, simpler, and faster to use."
You will work in a wider multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and 3rd Party suppliers, to shape delivery of user centred online services and digital platforms so that they are more efficient, simpler, and faster to use."
"We are looking for an individual with an appetite to lead on delivering the future online services and digital platforms that will transform how we regulate. It's important you can work effectively as a part of a team, have a ‘can-do’ attitude, desire to challenge the status-quo and a background in leading teams to a common purpose.
The right person will demonstrate passion for management and delivery of change based projects, in a technology based environment. You will be able to remain positive and focused, even when there are conflicting demands and have experience of:
• Managing the work of digital delivery teams to ensure delivery of business requirements.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, working across different shared service functions and suppliers.
• Managing and prioritising conflicting priorities and solving problems.
• Communicating and translating business needs into technical delivery.
• being innovative to find solutions. "
The right person will demonstrate passion for management and delivery of change based projects, in a technology based environment. You will be able to remain positive and focused, even when there are conflicting demands and have experience of:
• Managing the work of digital delivery teams to ensure delivery of business requirements.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, working across different shared service functions and suppliers.
• Managing and prioritising conflicting priorities and solving problems.
• Communicating and translating business needs into technical delivery.
• being innovative to find solutions. "
For more information or if you would like an informal chat about this role please contact Michelle Bartlett michelle.bartlett@environment-agency.gov.uk 07823326026 or Chris Cope chris.cope1@environment-agency.gov.uk 07867502805
20/05/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Can you provide an example of how you find and deliver optimal solutions by analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Can you provide an example of how you find and deliver optimal solutions by analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Please tell us about a time or times where you have applied your skills and knowledge to demonstrate how you collect, analyse, manage, and share data appropriately.
Please tell us about a time or times where you have applied your skills and knowledge to demonstrate how you collect, analyse, manage, and share data appropriately.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Can you describe an occasion when you have had to work collaboratively as part of a team
Can you describe an occasion when you have had to work collaboratively as part of a team
Engages others
Plans, carries out and evaluates effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders following the ‘Working with others’ approach.
Can you describe a time where you have had to plan, carry out and evaluate effective engagement with internal and external customers
Can you describe a time where you have had to plan, carry out and evaluate effective engagement with internal and external customers
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.