AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Digital Product Manager for a 12 Month contract based Hybrid in Milton Keynes.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Digital Product Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• To ensure the product's success, it is essential to develop and articulate a clear product vision that aligns with the programme’s overall strategy. This involves defining long-term goals and objectives for the product and creating a strategic roadmap that outlines key milestones and deliverables.
• To ensure cohesive product development, it is crucial to work closely with Maintenance, IT, Technical Authority, and Communications teams. Facilitating communication and collaboration among these teams drives product success. Additionally, coordinating with stakeholders to gather input and feedback throughout the product lifecycle is essential.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed product roadmap that outlines the timeline for feature development and releases is essential. This involves prioritising features and enhancements based on customer feedback, organisational demand, end-user needs, and programme objectives. Also, ensuring the timely delivery of product updates and new features is crucial for the product's success.
• Gathering and documenting detailed product requirements from various stakeholders is essential. Creating comprehensive product specifications that guide the development process ensures that these requirements are clear, actionable, and aligned with the product vision.
• Overseeing the product development process from concept to launch is crucial. This includes managing the product lifecycle, encompassing planning, development, testing, and release. Additionally, coordinating product launches, including communications and deployment strategies, ensures a successful introduction to the market.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on Application Development. This includes Full stack working on Mobile and web development.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".