Product Manager - B3

Job description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Are you excited by the opportunity to develop a live service, drive digital transformation and ensure the Scottish Government's corporate platforms operate at their very best?

Corporate Operations Directorate, part of the DG Corporate family, leads efforts to enable Scottish Government to operate more effectively and efficiently, supporting both internal teams and shared service customers. Our critical technologies and services underpin operations across government, with a focus on digital transformation, automation and shared services.

This post sits in the Platform Management team in the Corporate Hub Division. The team consists of a number of Product, Delivery, Change and Test professionals who work with a range of multi-discipline teams to ensure the platforms and products being managed are continually improved in a controlled environment. The initial focus of the team is the Oracle Cloud Finance and HR platform, but this may focus may widen in the future. As the team is relatively new, there is an expectation that all team members will contribute to the shaping of the service as it continues to develop.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to be part of something new and exciting, bringing new ideas and a willingness to adopt new ways of working. As the team continues to develop, the duties and responsibilities of the role may change. Reporting to the Lead Product Manager, the Product Manager will be responsible for ensuring corporate platforms are managed effectively and optimised, in conjunction with business process owners, users and other teams within Corporate Operations. They will own the system functionality, ensuring any requests for change and supplier-initiated updates are considered, governed and prioritised as appropriate, ensuring the Scottish Government makes best use of its resources.