Head of Product - Dundee, United Kingdom - Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland
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Dundee, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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**Head of Product | Hybrid Working with Glasgow or Dundee Base Location | £ £ £5,000 DDaT Pay Supplement after 3 month qualifying period | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi
- time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years' service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 7.35% employer contributions 28.97%)|**Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for Agile and Lean practices? We're seeking a Head of Product to innovate, build consensus, and drive process improvement. If you have an advanced understanding of design, technology, and data principles, and a proven track record of developing Agile business cases and meeting user needs, we want to hear from you. Join us to lead our talented teams and champion operational excellence in digital, data, and technology delivery.


Working directly to the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) and part of the divisional Senior Management Team the Head of Product will provide strategic leadership to our newly established Digital Product Branch.

As part of the Chief Digital Office's evolving operating model, this senior leadership role will take charge of the digital design patterns for all 14 live Benefits and cross-cutting services.

The responsibilities encompass live service support, continuous improvement, and maintaining the digital roadmap, in addition to closely collaborating with Policy colleagues to ensure digital changes align with legislation and Ministerial ambition.


What Do We Offer You?

We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best talent.

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  • Salary between £ £84858 plus a £5000 annual Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period. This supplement is backdated and paid with your monthly salary.
  • Flexible working arrangements with potential of up to 4 days off per month.
  • You will have an annual leave allowance of 5 weeks, rising to 6 weeks after 4 years. In addition, the Scottish Government observes 111⁄2 days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually.
  • Workplace adjustments for everyone that needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
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areer progression - join a rapidly growing and developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.

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ontributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 7.35% employer contributions 28.97%).

  • Health and wellbeing support including 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.
  • Discounts on gym memberships and retail outlets.

DDaT Pay Supplement

Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week in your assigned location. Base office location can be in either Dundee or Glasgow.


About Us

Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government and has the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution.

With a lifetime budget of over £300m, we are delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.

Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

Find out more about us here


Responsibilities:


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oach and lead teams in Agile and Lean practices, determining the right approach for the project.

  • Innovate and build consensus with stakeholders for proposed approaches.
  • Act as an expert advocate, continuously reflecting on team work and challenging for process improvement.
  • Identify and implement solutions for assisted digital and required DDaT roles.
  • Develop and iterate Agile business cases throughout the product life cycle. Develop benefits within the portfolio.
  • Recognise appropriate deliverables, engage with stakeholders, and keep abreast of industry best practice.
  • Act as an escalation point for operational issues and champion operational management.
  • Work closely with leaders of operational delivery teams in digital, data, and technology.
  • Anticipate and articulate problems, building problemsolving capabilities in others.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of tools and concepts for product delivery and adapt them to distinct phases.
  • Develop longterm vision and objectives, and capability of others, providing direction on tools and methods.

Qualifications:
No specific qualifications are required for this post.


How to Apply
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