Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of an Emergency Planning System that enables government agencies to coordinate resources, track operations, and respond effectively during emergencies. The system will serve as a central platform to support inter-agency collaboration and ensure operational readiness in crisis situations.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across government agencies, emergency response teams, and technical partners to define requirements, prioritise features, and deliver a secure and reliable solution. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, including planning, procurement (e.g. tender processes), implementation, and rollout, ensuring the system meets operational needs and supports timely decision-making during critical events.

Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and execute the product strategy for the Emergency Planning System, ensuring it supports internal agency needs for crisis management and resource coordination.
• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the product lifecycle from conceptualization to final delivery, including overseeing the procurement process, managing tenders, and working with vendors or contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with government departments, emergency response teams, and other internal stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and ensure the system addresses all operational and coordination needs during emergencies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, QA, legal, etc.) to ensure seamless execution of product development, from the initial planning stages to the final rollout.
• Agile Product Management: Prioritize features, tasks, and enhancements based on feedback from internal users, ensuring the product meets operational goals and is aligned with mission-critical requirements.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure the system complies with relevant regulations, particularly around data security, privacy, and crisis communications, adhering to government standards throughout the product's lifecycle.
• Vendor & Procurement Oversight: Manage the procurement process for necessary tools, services, or platforms, including issuing tenders, evaluating bids, and coordinating vendor relationships to ensure products and services meet quality standards and deadlines.
• User-Centered Design & Usability: Advocate for a user-friendly, intuitive design that simplifies emergency management workflows for internal agency users, particularly during high-pressure situations.
• Performance Monitoring: Measure the system's success through key performance indicators (KPIs), gather user feedback, and make data-driven decisions to iterate and enhance the product as necessary.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of product management experience, preferably in government, public sector technology, or crisis management systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced degrees or certifications in product management are a plus.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, emergency response systems, and government operations.
• Proven experience managing the entire product lifecycle, including procurement, vendor management, and overseeing development in an agile environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.