Senior Product Manager (£56,997)
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 6th October 2024
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Job summary
Do you have a passion for development and delivery?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
You will have recent experience and knowledge of product management techniques and will have a strong technical focus. As part of this you will already hold or be willing to work towards appropriate development / qualifications to achieve professional standards of technical product management, for example Certified Scrum Product Owner or higher.
Senior Product Managers manage multiple products or a single product that is especially complex, high-risk or sensitive through multi-disciplinary, highly skilled digital squads. You’ll be adept at creating, owning and delivering complex technical product roadmaps, breaking down barriers for your team, planning at a high level and getting into the detail to make things happen when needed.
You will work closely with programme and project teams to deliver outcomes and objectives aligned with agency strategies. You will balance these requirements with other product requirements that may encompass product operational changes, defects, technical debt, support and maintenance or continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for line management, development and coaching of Agile Delivery Manager(s) who manage the development squads, and ensuring that they are set up successfully to deliver the product backlog. You will provide the escalation route through to the Head of Product and ensure the consolidated delivery of technical change across multiple squads.
You will be confident challenging approaches within and outside of the squads and be a positive role model of the values, attitudes and behaviours of the capability. You will facilitate focus on the delivery of the technical outcomes, manage dependencies, identify and manage priorities and ensure the successful delivery of the technical products. You will need to have strong communication skills and will engage with senior stakeholders at all levels to support the effective delivery of those products and services.
You will create, manage and own the Vision, strategy and roadmap for your product, and be responsible of the alignment of these artifacts throughout the life of the product.
You will facilitate the development and continuous improvement of the product, turning the vision into reality. You will ensure the team deliver the vision in the most effective way whilst building something that is reusable and transformational.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Managing multiple products or a single product that is especially complex, high-risk or sensitive.
- Line-managing product managers and Agile Delivery Managers.
- Having expert product management skills.
- Potentially being involved in elements of programme management activity.
- Being involved in hiring associates, product managers and contractors.
For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.
Additional information
Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under ‘Contact point for applicants’.
Person specification
This role requires strong product leadership and the ability to understand the impact actions have on the organisation. The successful candidates will have experience of driving a positive team culture, supporting professional development and able to motivate teams to be fully engaged in their work. As a leader it’s important that you can be a strong advocate for continuous professional development and be an ambassador for changing culture across government.
You should have experience in delivering digital products and services and be able to balance multiple priorities, including the successful use of agile methodologies. In addition, you will have a sound understanding of the digital landscape and be professionally curious taking an interest in the wider community and always looking at the big picture. You will be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment, working at scale with complex products.
The role holder will create and own the product's technical vision and roadmap that delivers the Agency's technical strategy and standards.
Working for the DVLA Digital Team
At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that’ll wash across the nation. Here the work you’re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.
To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog.
Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits:
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme.
- Digital communities with clear career frameworks.
- On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies).
- On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the King’s birthday.
- Free parking.
- A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need.
There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our Careers website for further information.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 1250 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
For your CV and personal statement, please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria:
- Experience in delivering digital products and services.
- Proven experience using agile methodologies.
- Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with changing priorities.
- Experience in matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in managing digital products through the product lifecycle, including operational running of the product.
Click here for further guidance on writing a CV and personal statement.
The sift is due to take place from Tuesday 8th October 2024.
Interviews will be held from Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
This interview will be conducted on site at DVLA, Swansea. Further details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview and presentation.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview is truthful and factually accurate. Applications may be rejected if plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or concepts generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : ITS Recruitment
- Email : ITSRecruitment@dvla.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here
