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Product Manager

Farsight Consulting

Product Manager

£65000

Farsight Consulting, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f2347628668d41d09042192a488c8ac4

Full Job Description

  • Lead product strategy and development for client projects, primarily in the public sector


  • Conduct market research and user analysis to inform product decisions

  • Develop and maintain product roadmaps, balancing client needs with technical feasibility

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products Facilitate workshops and presentations to stakeholders at various levels

  • Drive innovation and challenge conventional thinking in product development

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to join our consultancy firm, primarily working on projects within the UK public sector. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public and private sector experience, with a particular interest in financial services., 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in the public sector

  • Proven track record of successfully delivering digital products or services

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

  • Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, adept at setting and sharing product vision

  • Experience in Agile methodologies and product development frameworks

  • Adaptability to work across various domains and industries

  • Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management and influencing decision-makers

  • Ability to balance quantitative analysis with user insights and research

  • Experience in facilitating strategic planning sessions and creating compelling roadmaps


    • Desired qualities:
  • Curiosity and drive for continuous learning and improvement

  • Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to navigate complex organisational structures

  • Experience in or knowledge of the financial services industry

  • Consultancy experience or a consultative approach to work

  • Change management skills and experience in driving organisational change

  • Pragmatic mindset focused on tangible outcomes

  • Empathy and ability to build strong, trust-based relationships

  • Comfort with challenging the status quo and proposing innovative solutions

  • Ability to look beyond core remit and connect dots across ecosystems

  • Skill in tailoring communication to different stakeholder levels

  • Passion for upskilling client teams and fostering knowledge sharing, This is a UK based role which requires eligibility to work in the UK. We offer a Hybrid working model - happy to discuss flexibility/remote arrangements (UK). A willingness to travel at times to our client/our offices when needed is important.

    We help our clients design and deliver digital, technology and organisational transformation - solving real problems for real people. We research, design and build things: better services and products, better ways of working, better user experiences and better organisations and culture. Our core areas of expertise are analysis, research, analytics, data; user-centred design (service design, content design, interaction design and user research); product management and delivery; business change and people development.


    • We primarily work in the public sector, supporting initiatives that improve society and the lives of citizens; with not-for-profit organisations, charities and social enterprises; and with some private-sector companies. The key sectors we're working in at the moment include education, apprenticeships & skills development, social care, rehabilitation, housing and criminal justice - but we're always growing, developing and finding out about new things.

    In April 2024, Farsight was acquired by Version 1. Version 1 already partners with Farsight on several large-scale government projects, and this move will provide a compelling and powerful value proposition to all customers and prospects in this space.

    You will be employed on a Version 1 contract. Benefits include:
  • A comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

  • The ability to work a remote schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life.

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, shared parental leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.

  • Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.

  • Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.

  • Employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter among all full-time employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a program designed to support professional growth.