We have an exciting temporary opportunity for an experienced Product Owner to join the Digital Division at Social Security Scotland. Working within the Data Provisioning Team, you will lead the ongoing development and delivery of the Data Sharing Portal (DSP), a key product that supports secure data sharing and insight across public services.
You will provide product leadership, working closely with stakeholders to shape priorities, maintain the product roadmap, and ensure delivery meets user and organisational needs. Leading a small team, you will champion Agile and Lean ways of working, drive continuous improvement, and support effective product governance.
This is an excellent opportunity for colleagues across the Scottish Government to broaden their product management experience while contributing to a high-profile digital product that delivers meaningful outcomes for citizens and colleagues.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Data Sharing Portal (DSP), setting product direction, managing priorities, and ensuring delivery aligns with user and organisational needs.
Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, championing Agile and Lean ways of working, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a collaborative, high-performing culture.
D evelop and maintain the product roadmap, balancing user needs, business priorities, risks, dependencies and operational requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making, communicating product value, and securing support for delivery priorities.
Monitor product performance and benefits, using evidence and insight to inform decisions, improve outcomes, and maximise value.
Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate governance processes are followed and effective support models are in place.
Act as a key point of contact for operational teams, supporting issue resolution and helping to embed effective and consistent ways of working.
Coach and develop team members, contribute to capability building, and support a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here
For this temporary opportunity, the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:
Experience
How to Apply
Please apply online, providing a Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) providing evidence of how you demonstrate the Success Profiles noted above.
Please note that a CV is not required for this opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If you are interested in this opportunity, you should seek permission from your manager and C-band manager before applying on a level transfer (TLT) basis. If applying on Temporary Promotion you should inform your manager and C-band manager from the outset of your intention to apply. If successful in your application, your release must be agreed by your line manager and C-band manager or relevant unit head.
Please note that the post is only open to individuals who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period.
This is a Government Digital and Data (GDD) role within the Product and Delivery job family. Candidates who are not currently members of the GDD Profession, or who belong to a different GDD job family, will be required to complete a GDD technical assessment before an appointment can be confirmed.
If you are successful following the informal discussion and a technical assessment is required, further details will be provided in advance to allow you sufficient time to prepare.
Dates to Remember
Statement submitted by: 19th August at 23:55
Informal chats: week commencing 31st August (This may be subject to change)
Duration of Temporary Opportunity
6 months initially with the possibility of extension
Hybrid Working
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices.There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location.
Further Information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland, Scottish Government Main or Common Citizenship organisations. Please note that applicants from Common Citizenship organisations may apply only on a promotion basis and not via a level transfer.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you have any questions about the role please contact Niku.Millott@socialsecurity.gov.scot
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
