Senior Product Manager

at  Ofgem

JOB SUMMARY

At Ofgem, we’re revolutionising the way we manage regulatory information to provide transparent, accessible records for the public. We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join us and lead the transformation of our electronic Public Register, shaping a strategic and robust platform that will enhance regulatory publishing for the future.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people.
We’re offering a permanent role where you’ll take ownership of a full-scale transformation project to overhaul our electronic Public Register. This role provides the opportunity to develop an integrated, future-focused product that will have a wide-reaching impact across Ofgem. As the lead on this project, you’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver an efficient, user-centred solution.
You’ll be a key part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team that values innovative approaches to problem-solving. With exposure to multiple teams and the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders, you will have the chance to shape Ofgem’s digital journey and gain insight into the wider energy sector.
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in Agile development and product management, who can lead effectively and manage stakeholder expectations across different needs. You should bring excellent organisational skills, an aptitude for prioritising tasks, and the ability to tackle complex challenges.
At Ofgem, we offer a flexible working environment, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to expand your career within a supportive culture. You’ll benefit from working in a fully hybrid model, with central offices and approachable, engaged management. Our commitment to development means you’ll have access to training and mentorship opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
We have a critical purpose to deliver a best-in-class regulatory solutions that support our industry. By leading this transformation, you’ll help ensure Ofgem meets its statutory obligations, providing clear, accurate, and accessible information to the public.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,614, OFGEM contributes £13,214 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but is in review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the product strategy and long term vision.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlogs.
• Key liaison between the business, IT teams and external suppliers.
• Change request management and cost/benefit analysis to ensure value for money.
• Contribution to requirements gathering, including review and sign-off.
• UAT planning, managing and tracking.
• Ad hoc internal user assistance and troubleshooting.
• Optimise the value of development work undertaken and ensure all colleagues have sufficient understanding of product backlog items.
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, communicating the vision and roadmap regularly.
• Support the design, maintenance and embedding of Ways of Working.
• Share knowledge and good practice.
• Support the Principal Product/Solution Owner.