Job Vacancy Lead Product Manager - UK Research and Innovation - G7

Swindon

Government Digital & Data

Product management

Job position Lead Product Manager - UK Research and Innovation - G7

Permanent

As soon as possible

£69k

Hybrid

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Published on 19/05/2026

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As a Lead Product Manager at UKRI, you’ll shape how digital products are designed and delivered, ensuring they create real value for users, teams and the wider organisation.

About the role

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll drive the product management discipline across UKRI. You’ll balance user needs, organisational priorities and technical delivery to ensure the right services are built in the right way.

Working closely with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll oversee a portfolio of digital and funding platform services, setting direction, improving how products are managed, and supporting teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

Leading the strategic roadmap for UKRI Funding Platforms
Providing product leadership across digital services and product teams
Working with designers and user-centred teams to identify problems and shape solutions
Leading design sprints and workshops to align teams and drive outcomes
Overseeing delivery across a portfolio of live and developing services
Building and growing a Product Management Community of Practice
Coaching and mentoring Product Managers and service owners
Working with stakeholders to balance business needs, constraints and priorities

Candidate profile

What we’re looking for

Strong experience as a Product Management leader
Experience running workshops and aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes
Experience delivering digital services aligned to GDS standards
Ability to lead, influence and coach teams
Strong experience working with user-centred design teams
Track record of delivering measurable outcomes and value for money
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability
High levels of accountability and ownership

Working environment

Location: Swindon

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Lead Product Manager - UK Research and Innovation - G7

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