Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland, with a remit covering all aspects of the food chain that impact public health. Our mission is to be Scotland’s leading authority on food safety, standards, and healthy eating, using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer confidence and improves public health.

SAFER is the FSS strategic response to the risks around the food law delivery model in Scotland and clearly supports Ministerial commitments to wider Public Service Reform. SAFER proposes a programme of reform to secure improved public health outcomes through model redesign, developing and embracing new and more efficient ways of working, better use of data and digital technologies, and ensuring financial sustainability.

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the oversight, quality and delivery of the SAFER digital product/s and transition from legacy systems and is expected to develop and use their knowledge of user needs and business goals to translate into set priorities and clearly defined deliverables for SAFER programme.

Reporting directly to the C2 Head of Data and Digitalyou will work as part of a dedicated programme team across the four strategic pillars of food law delivery model, sustainable funding & dynamic regulation, assurance and digital and data enablement for the SAFER programme. A key element of this role will be working with the SG Component Based Service Delivery to provide the necessary technical and digital expertise to convert business needs into robust, sustainable and reliant digital solutions. You will also be required to collaborate with FSS colleagues, the Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD), and other parts of Scottish and UK government as required. You will support stakeholder engagement activities, including working with external stakeholders via the SAFER Technical Advisory Groups as and when required.

The postholder will work on a group of products that share a value proposition, or a single product that is complex, high risk or sensitive. They are responsible for product quality and value, working with teams to identify, implement and improve strategies and tactics for their products. They will play a lead role in the delivery of programme management activity and hold line management responsibilities for the delivery support roles.

Key responsibilities

Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital products and services.

• Define product strategy, priorities and roadmaps aligned to business and user needs.
• Champion user-centred design and evidence-based decision-making.
• Engage, influence and manage stakeholders to secure successful outcomes.
• Manage risks, constraints and complex operational issues.
• Drive Agile delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.
• Ensure products deliver measurable business value and benefits.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary SAFER programme team including a PMO, delivery managers, project managers, lawyers, economic advisors, social scientists, data scientists, operational researchers and statisticians to ensure workstream and programme objectives are met.
• Work as the leader of the Data and Digital Enablement strategic pillar, with a responsibility within the dedicated SAFER programme team for oversight, development and implementation of the relevant digital solutions and transition from legacy systems.
• Provide assurance to the SAFER Programme Board, Head of SAFER Programme and senior officials regarding programme proposals and recommendations.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including consultation with food businesses, local authorities, and industry bodies, ensuring programme considerations are clearly communicated.

Essential Criteria

GDD Skill Skill Level
Agile and Lean Practices Practitioner
Applying user-centred insights Practitioner
Creating value for money Practitioner
Lifecycle management Practitioner
Managing product outcomes Practitioner
Product Leadership Practitioner
Product management Expert
Stakeholder relationship management Practitioner
Strategic ownership Practitioner

Experience

• You should have expertise in coaching and leading teams in Agile and Lean practices, determining the right approach for the team to take and evaluating this through the life of a project You should have experience in integrating products with other services
• You should have experience in integrating products with other services
• You should have experience of planning and engaging with the appropriate stakeholders at various stages in the project
• You should have expertise in articulating the problem statement while also helping others to do so
• You should demonstrate experience in user centred design to meet needs across a variety of channels, bringing insight and expertise in how user needs have changed over time to ensure they're met by the business
• You should be experienced in adapting the approach depending on the constraint
  

SFIA Level 6
• Business process improvement
• Project management
• Change management
• Product management

Working Pattern

This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 23 months.

This post is a full-time role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns, proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post.

Further Information
Further information about this opportunity is available from Ronnie Simpson, Head of Data and Digital.

Important Note This role does not attract any allowance under the new GDD pay supplement rules.

How to Apply

Selection Process