# Lead Product Manager at UK SBS

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- **Company:** UK SBS (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/uk-sbs)
- **Location:** Swindon, United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 10+ years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Product Management, Stakeholder Management, User-Centred Design, Roadmap Development, Design Sprints, Coaching And Mentoring, Service Delivery, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Influencing
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-05-15
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-05-15
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://fa-evzn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/UKSBS-Careers/job/2334 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead the Product Management discipline for UKRI Funding Platforms, owning and driving the strategic roadmap and prioritisation.
- Oversee a portfolio of digital services, balancing user needs, organisational strategy and technical delivery to create measurable value.
- Collaborate with the Head of Product and Design, Funding Platforms teams, policy and business change stakeholders to align strategy and delivery.
- Work with user-centred design teams to research problems, run Design Sprints and workshops to define value, feasibility and shared outcomes.
- Develop and run the UKRI Product Management Community of Practice and promote product best practices across CIO Group and business teams.
- Coach, mentor and line-manage Product Managers, service owners and contractors; support service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:
- Expert practitioner in Product Management with proven experience delivering digital services to GDS standards.
- Demonstrable experience creating and managing product roadmaps and making trade-offs across user, business and technical constraints.
- Strong facilitation skills (Design Sprints, workshops) and experience working closely with user-centred design teams.
- Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders, coach teams, and build communities of practice.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience translating strategy into delivery plans.
- Comfortable working hybrid from Swindon (approx. 2 days/week) and eligible to work in the UK.

## Responsibilities

Lead the Product Management discipline for UKRI, driving the strategic roadmap for Funding Platforms and managing digital services. You will oversee a portfolio of services, mentor other Product Managers, and collaborate with design teams to create value for users.

## Requirements

Requires an expert practitioner in Product Management with experience delivering digital services to GDS standards. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in user-centred design, stakeholder influence, and the ability to lead collaborative workshops.

## FAQ

- **Is this Lead Product Manager role still open?** It was posted on 2026-05-15. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check UK SBS's site before applying.
- **Does UK SBS offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on UK SBS's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Swindon, United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Product Management, Stakeholder Management, User-Centred Design, Roadmap Development, Design Sprints, Coaching And Mentoring, Service Delivery, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Influencing.

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