Description
Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the smooth running of government - from developing policy, to modernising public services. We welcome talented people from all backgrounds with the skills and the commitment to build a career in the Civil Service.
The Public Sector Fraud Authority is at the cutting edge of government’s response to tackling fraud against the public sector and builds on the internationally recognised reputation of the Counter Fraud Function as a world-leader in tackling fraud and corruption in the public sector. Working with us, you will be placed at the forefront of shaping policy that will have an impact across the breadth of the public sector, as well as building cutting edge data drive tools to deliver counter fraud savings for government.
This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to work at the very heart of government. As a Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering our product roadmap and managing the delivery of data and AI products throughout their entire lifecycle.
The Role
The Product Manager within the Public Sector Fraud Authority’s Data Analytics Service is responsible for developing and delivering a range of data and AI products to enable public bodies to detect and prevent fraud. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and lead on the delivery of our products through their entire lifecycle, from discovery to alpha-stage development, and beta service implementation, ensuring they deliver measurable outcomes and maximise financial benefits for the public.
Product Strategy and Vision
- Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for data, analytics, and AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with PSFA’s mission to counter fraud and the wider Cabinet Office/Government priorities.
- Define, track, and regularly report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success metrics that measure product value, performance, and impact on counter-fraud savings.
- Estimate the value of product features and capabilities, and compare this against the effort and cost of delivery.
Delivery and Life Cycle Management
- Own and prioritise the product roadmap and backlog, working with the team to investigate and validate what adds value now and what could add value in the future.
- Select and apply the most appropriate delivery methods (e.g., Agile, Lean) for the team, fostering a culture of experimentation, reflective practice, and continuous adaptation to improve ways of working.
- Manage the product through all phases of the life cycle (discovery, alpha, beta, live, retirement), ensuring the product is developed and maintained in line with appropriate service standards.
User and Stakeholder Engagement
- Advocate for and ensure continuous user research is conducted to deeply understand the needs of anti-fraud analysts, investigators, and other operational users.
- Proactively identify and manage relationships with a complex stakeholder environment, including policy teams, operational leads, technical partners, and other government departments.
- Advocate for the product and a product-led approach across the organisation.
Person specification
The successful candidates will have (Essential Criteria):
- Degree or Masters in computer science, data science, economics, or another numerate subject;
- Experience in counter fraud, risk management, cyber security or related field;
- Experience in fraud analytics in banking/finance, consulting or public sector;
- Excellent understanding of fraud and economic crime typologies;
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
- Strong leadership skills with an ability to challenge the status quo;
- Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills (including an ability to communicate between the technical and non-technical);
- Excellent planning skills, including the ability to plan and deliver according to agile methodologies;
- Good understanding of product life cycles and product management;
- Good understanding of emerging AI technologies (incl. generative AI).
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £59,207, Cabinet Office contributes £17,152 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. You will also receive:
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.