Product Manager | Federal Government Program12 Month Contract + 2 x 12 Month Extension Options EL2 Equivalent Opportunity Remote/Flexible Working Arrangement Baseline Security Clearance Required (or ability to obtain)
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join a major Federal Government transformation program focused on delivering impactful digital and business capability improvements.
This role sits within a high performing transformation workplace where products are defined as end to end value streams.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and senior leaders to implement new initiatives, enhance existing capabilities and drive outcomes that deliver value to users and the organisation.
About the RoleAs a Product Manager, you will act as the key link between business and delivery teams, helping shape product direction, prioritise investment decisions and ensure solutions balance user needs, business outcomes and delivery feasibility.
You will lead product discovery, roadmap development and prioritisation activities while supporting the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across complex business and technology environments.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business owners to implement new initiatives and improve existing products and services
Develop a deep understanding of business processes, user needs and enabling technology platforms
Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve both technology and non technology capabilities
Maintain and manage product backlogs, roadmaps and prioritisation frameworks
Lead discovery, analysis and refinement activities to define solutions and desired outcomes
Work collaboratively with Product Owners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver business value
Drive stakeholder alignment and facilitate decision making across complex environments
Monitor product delivery progress, manage risks and communicate status updates to stakeholders
Support strategic planning activities and contribute to agency wide transformation initiatives
Promote continuous improvement and shared capability development across product portfolios
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Proven experience as a Product Manager within large and complex organisations
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate organisational priorities into product outcomes
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in agile and product led environments
Strong product planning, roadmap management and prioritisation capabilities
Experience conducting user centred discovery and problem solving activities
Ability to make evidence based decisions using data, research and business insights
Strong understanding of systems, technology delivery and data driven environments
Experience managing competing priorities and navigating organisational complexity
Government, regulatory or highly governed industry experience will be highly regarded
Contract Details
Start Date: August ****
Initial Contract: 12 months
Extension Options: 2 x 12 months
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Location: Flexible and remote working arrangements available
Onsite Expectations: Approximately 2 days per week, with attendance at quarterly planning events as required
Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance
Apply NowIf you are a strategic and outcomes focused Product Manager with experience leading product initiatives in complex environments, we would love to hear from you.