NLEDP 049 Product Manager

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Summary of the work Sets the Product strategy; Agrees the product roadmap(s); Delivers the product definition; Evaluates and tunes product requirements in line with technology opportunities and constraints; Ensures the product definition is effectively handed over for requirements and design elaboration; and Manages the Closed User Groups for formal product evaluations. Specialist role Product manager Expected Contract Length up to 2 years Latest start date Monday 31 July 2017 Who Speclialist Work With The programme is comprised of a mixed team of Civil Servants and client side consultants supplemented with SMEs both client and supply side. The programme team also comprises seconded operational and retired Police Officers. The programme also utilises one large supplier (Application Development Support Partner) for most of the build activity associated with LEDS and a collection of small SMEs focused on activities such as data migration, testing and data quality. What Specialists Work On One of NLEDP's key objectives is to determine the future need for new services to make national data easy to access by frontline officers to inform local policing decisions. As Product Manager, you will support NLEDP delivery by analysing and defining requirements to and establishing core LEDS products that work together to provide the overarching service. Skills & Experience • Significant experience of working in a fast paced environment, applying PM methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall, with a deep understanding of the project lifecycle, project definition and scoping principles • Proven track record of translating strategy and end-to-end business design into detailed products • Demonstrable ability to visualise, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make disciplined decisions based on available information. • Experience of driving data/business analysis and data/business modelling to support articulating problems, benefits realisation and technical design • Substantial experience of establishing and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with demonstrable ability to recognise, anticipate and effectively deal with existing or potential conflicts at all levels. Nice to Haves • Demonstrates an understanding of users, their habits, and the different ways in which they interact with technology in order to provide a more personalised, targeted and compelling service. • Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of how the digital economy is changing user behaviour and the government landscape. • Experience of successfully influencing, changing and impacting decisions, and bringing people together to benefit the project. • Understanding of the law Enforcement Landscape Work Location London – multiple sites including supplier sites if relevant Croydon Working Arrangments Individuals working client side will be required to work onsite at HO buildings in London and / or Croydon 5 days per week. Agreement may be given for occasional remote / homeworking subject to IT and delivery constraints. Home Office IT will be provided though given there is currently a freeze on rollout of HO end user compute devices, an option for consultants to bring their own laptops, accredited for the CJSM network would be desirable, subject to agreement of a Security Aspects Letter outlining controls. Security Clearance SC or ability to be cleared to SC level Additional T&Cs T&S will not be payable for travel to sites within the M25. Travel outside of the M25 will be subject to HO T&S policy No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Demonstrate commitment to excellence and improvement (for example, through seeking actionable feedback, setting targets etc.) • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions and recommendations • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Demonstrate courage (for example, express controversial views, make tough decisions, question actions inconsistent with group behaviours, candid about progress/estimates) Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. What is the charge rate you are working to? We have not published a day rate for this role as we are looking to the market to inform the rate. 2. Would you consider work permit holders (e.g. Tier 2 General Visa) and EU passport holders for this role ? Yes providing they can meet Security clearance requirements and have the Right to Work in the UK. 3. Is the rate inclusive or exclusive of VAT? Please submit rates excluding VAT. 4. Is there any travel involved in this role and will the travel expenses be paid ? There will be little travel outside of the M25 area. Any travel costs outside of this area will be paid in accordance with the Home Office's Travel and Expenses Policies. 5. What is the total number for positions open for this role One 6. Is occasional remote working allowed? Yes but this is subject to confirmation at interview 7. Any specific format(pdf,doc) in which CVs to be sent later? Both pdf and Word formats will be acceptable 8. Any chances of change in start date as the latest date mentioned is Monday 31 July 2017 No 9. Can more than one candidate per supplier be submitted for this role No 10. What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? Approx two weeks 11. Can a candidate with DV clearance be considered for this role Yes 12. Will you sponsor SC clearance Yes 13. Will you sponsor SC clearance Yes 14. Please could you confirm if role is inside / Outside IR35 : The Intermediaries legislation applies to this engagement so the role is inside of IR35. This assessment was made using the HMRC Employment Status Tool and was based on expected working practices for the role. 15. What is the lead time for applications? Approx two weeks