Senior Product Manager - Central Gov

Hippo Digital is recruiting for Senior Product Managers to join our growing Central Government Sector. As a product leader in the public sector, you will be instrumental in shaping product visions, navigating complex policy environments, and delivering impactful digital services that meet the Service Standard. You'll champion strategic product direction, empower multi-disciplinary teams through GDS phases and drive the delivery of high-value outcomes for citizens.

As a Senior Consultant, specialising in Product, you'll already be an expert in agile delivery within government and a confident coach. You will bring proven experience working across major Central Government departments, such as DWP, MoJ, DfE, MoD, and ONS, and act as an advocate for user-centred design. Hippo will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise, influence key departmental stakeholders, and continue to develop as a leader in public sector digital transformation.

Your role in a nutshell:

• Driving measurable outcomes and delivering true value for our clients.
• Inspiring and guiding your colleagues by supporting them in understanding the client's needs, explaining the broader context and getting buy-in.
• Provide team leadership and protect your team from unwanted distraction where possible, allowing them to focus solely on delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to create a project vision and translate into a roadmap & prioritised backlog.
• Communicating with an extremely diverse group of people, including experts in their field.
• Lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams delivering end-to-end digital services on behalf of high-profile Central Government departments.
• Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance delivery, improve quality, and optimise execution.