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Product Manager
| Posting date: | 27 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £68,377 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2024 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14422 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £68,377 per annum(pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a Product Manager for Suffolk County Council's Adult and Community Services (ACS) and Public Health and Communities (PHC) Directorates, who will be leading and managing the Product Team, which is responsible for proactive and reactive support and leadership of all technology matters for the two Directorates.
The ACS and PHC Product Team also hosts the Centre of Excellence for Data and Business Intelligence.
This role will be part of the IT Leadership Team at the Council, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.
Suffolk County Council's Technology Service is aligned closely with our frontline services and continues to embed direct accountability for planning, designing, delivering, and operating our technology for the benefit of our frontline services, colleagues, and residents of Suffolk.
This is an exciting time to join our Technology Service. We continue to lead and develop our Product Teams and Centres of Excellence to support frontline services with their ambitions to innovate and use technology to transform and provide new ways of working and communicating.
Over the last 2 years, we have federated our Technology Leadership to align with each of the Directorates and embedded a clear line of responsibility and accountability for the delivery and operation of technology services, streamlined the structure and created specific Centres of Excellence on Data and Business Intelligence, Collaboration, and Automation and Integration.
We aim to take a proactive approach to running our technology services for each of our Directorates and continue to embed new processes whilst streamlining existing processes.
Please apply if you:
- have experience of running IT services for a large and complex organisation
- enjoy the challenge of defining and implementing your ideas whilst testing and seeking continuous feedback
- like being part of the early implementation to scale the building blocks that have been established in the design phase for the efficient and effective operation of the Product Team and the Centre of Excellence on Data and Business Intelligence
- can articulate and follow through on your vision to further develop the ACS and PHC Technology Products Portfolio for the Council
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Krishna Yergol (Chief Technology Officer) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01473) 260811.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Describe your experience leading and managing the overall lifecycle of technology products, including strategy, planning, investments, delivery, and operations.
2. How have you managed and coordinated budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships for technology portfolios in the past?
3. How would you ensure continuous service improvement, standardisation, and consolidation of support processes across a technology portfolio?
4. What strategies have you employed to drive cultural change, foster collaborative working, and motivate teams in a complex organisation?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 14 April 2024
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).
- £68,377 per annum(pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a Product Manager for Suffolk County Council's Adult and Community Services (ACS) and Public Health and Communities (PHC) Directorates, who will be leading and managing the Product Team, which is responsible for proactive and reactive support and leadership of all technology matters for the two Directorates.
The ACS and PHC Product Team also hosts the Centre of Excellence for Data and Business Intelligence.
This role will be part of the IT Leadership Team at the Council, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.
Suffolk County Council's Technology Service is aligned closely with our frontline services and continues to embed direct accountability for planning, designing, delivering, and operating our technology for the benefit of our frontline services, colleagues, and residents of Suffolk.
This is an exciting time to join our Technology Service. We continue to lead and develop our Product Teams and Centres of Excellence to support frontline services with their ambitions to innovate and use technology to transform and provide new ways of working and communicating.
Over the last 2 years, we have federated our Technology Leadership to align with each of the Directorates and embedded a clear line of responsibility and accountability for the delivery and operation of technology services, streamlined the structure and created specific Centres of Excellence on Data and Business Intelligence, Collaboration, and Automation and Integration.
We aim to take a proactive approach to running our technology services for each of our Directorates and continue to embed new processes whilst streamlining existing processes.
Please apply if you:
- have experience of running IT services for a large and complex organisation
- enjoy the challenge of defining and implementing your ideas whilst testing and seeking continuous feedback
- like being part of the early implementation to scale the building blocks that have been established in the design phase for the efficient and effective operation of the Product Team and the Centre of Excellence on Data and Business Intelligence
- can articulate and follow through on your vision to further develop the ACS and PHC Technology Products Portfolio for the Council
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Krishna Yergol (Chief Technology Officer) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01473) 260811.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Describe your experience leading and managing the overall lifecycle of technology products, including strategy, planning, investments, delivery, and operations.
2. How have you managed and coordinated budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships for technology portfolios in the past?
3. How would you ensure continuous service improvement, standardisation, and consolidation of support processes across a technology portfolio?
4. What strategies have you employed to drive cultural change, foster collaborative working, and motivate teams in a complex organisation?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 14 April 2024
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).