Technical Product Manager

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Here at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) we have an Information Technology Services (ITS) directorate that is accelerating and expanding its digital transformation to deliver first-class services. It’s a very exciting time to join the Agency, and as one of our Technical Product Managers, you will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Agency through the innovative application of new technology.

As a Technical Product Manager, you will be accountable for engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders from multiple directorates across DVLA to gain insight into current activity and issues. You will use your communication and engagement skills to gather bespoke requirements and identify where you can use emerging technology to add value to the business.

You will be responsible for building relationships with other emerging technology labs within other government departments to share best practice and promote a unified approach. The role also involves publicising the work of the DVLA lab with external stakeholders through the exploitation of blogs and conferences.

You will identify new and emerging technologies to solve problems set by the business. Planning and developing proof of concepts (PoC), test a concept or theory to see if it has the potential to be turned into reality. produce a working PoC, and share with our colleagues what the Emerging Tech Lab achieves and what has been learned.

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• To scope, mobilise and deliver technical products, services and outcomes ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital services using the appropriate blend of agile methodologies, learning & iteration.
• To lead the collaborative, dynamic technical planning process – prioritising the outcomes that need to be achieved against the capacity and capability of the multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring there is an iterative plan to work towards to ensure successful delivery.
• Promote and deliver the Agency’s technical strategy and identify opportunities, efficiencies and benefits where appropriate. Design and appraise solutions and make recommendations for continuous improvements, efficiencies and realisation of benefits.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniques for the environment.
• Management of ongoing relationships with internal & external technical stakeholder groups as required e.g. manufacturer groups, DVSA etc.
  

For a more detailed insight into this role please refer to the role profile attached to this advert.

About You

We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm and drive to expand the work of the emerging technology lab, who can effectively engage with key stakeholders across the business, promoting the benefits of using technology as an effective business solution.

You will need to be adaptable and innovative, and someone who enjoys finding creative solutions to problems. You will have experience of delivering technical products or services and thrive leading a varied and exciting workload, welcoming autonomy to your role. You will also have exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to confidently communicate, influence and challenge across all levels.

Working For The DVLA Digital Team

At the DVLA our work matters. We’re at the forefront of digital within government, providing new and improved services that are reliable, easy to use and offer value for money for our customers. With over 49 million driver records and over 40 million vehicle records, the opportunity to work at this scale is unrivalled across the region. Our services generate billions in revenue and make a difference to the lives of 9 out of 10 households in the UK.