Lead Product Manager

Following the UK's decision to leave the EU, the government has been developing a new approach to farming and the countryside in England, describing it as the "biggest change in agricultural policy in half a century". This transformation is taking place at a time when extreme weather, market conditions and world events are combining to put many farm businesses under pressure.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the farming and Countryside programme within Defra, and to directly contribute to shaping this digital delivery at scale.

In your role as Lead Product Manager, you will be responsible for the quality of products. You will use your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for delivery teams, as well as to develop strategic roadmaps to ensure delivery.

You will need to be unafraid to take risks, willing to learn from mistakes and appreciate the importance of agile project delivery for digital projects in government. You will also ensure the team knows what each other is working on and how this relates to practical government objectives and user needs.

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Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.