Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Looking to build innovative digital products that users love?
The Digital Product and Development team is passionate about delivering new and improved digital products for residents, staff and businesses in Lewisham. Our team combines product managers, product designers, software developers and delivery specialists, who work together seamlessly, taking services from concept through to launch. We deliver services in a modern, agile way, with the user at the heart of delivery.
Ready to join us? Read about our job opening below.
What’s the role?
As an Associate Product Manager, you will help develop and improve digital products that make a real difference to Lewisham’s residents, businesses and staff. You will take ownership of a digital product, or a defined set of features within a larger product, shaping its vision, roadmap and priorities while using evidence and user insight to guide decisions.
Working alongside product designers, software developers, architects and other specialists, you will turn user and business needs into accessible, usable digital services. You will engage with stakeholders and partner organisations, facilitate workshops and demonstrations, manage a prioritised product backlog, and define measures that show whether the product is delivering the intended outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their product management career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will gain experience across the full product lifecycle, including discovery, development, testing, launch and operational support, while contributing to digital services that meet the changing needs of a growing borough.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
Experience of managing digital products, creating a product vision and goals and leading a development team towards these goals.
Knowledge of the IT industry/technology solutions to manage and support the provision of digital solutions across the Council.
Good understanding and experience of gathering and clarifying business requirements
Good understanding and experience of managing the delivery of digital solutions to agreed business specifications
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to communicate and generate understanding on technical issues for non-technical stakeholders
Able to think, plan and act strategically and develop creative and innovative solutions to complex issues.
Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and associate technology (Desirable)
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Charlie Godfrey Charles.Godfrey@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
£47,367 - £49,509 per annum per annum (PO2)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
