Product Manager -

Role Overview

The Product Manager supports delivery of the AI-enabled verification tool from PoC through production deployment by managing the roadmap, backlog, stakeholder alignment and product outcomes. The role works with the Business Analyst and delivery team on prioritisation, UAT and production readiness, with product vision, requirements and solution direction remaining with organisation.

Requirements & Qualifications

A. Educational Qualification & Experience
Education: A relevant qualification in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum relevant experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in digital product management or product ownership, including roadmap and backlog management, stakeholder engagement and end-to-end ICT product delivery
B. Technical & Professional Competencies
Essential (Must-Have): See Mandatory Experience below.
Preferred (Advantageous): See Preferred Experience below.

Mandatory Experience

. Product ownership and roadmap management

. Backlog management and sprint prioritisation

. Senior stakeholder management

. End-to-end ICT product delivery

. Product KPIs, risk and issue management

. UAT ownership and acceptance of deliverables

. PoC-to-production roadmaps and GCC readiness

Preferred Experience

. AI/ML product delivery

. Government ICT and IM8

. GCC-hosted systems

. SGTS toolchain

. Government governance and approval processes

C. Soft Skills & Communication Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess user needs, weigh trade-offs and prioritise product outcomes. Good organisational skills to manage competing priorities, delivery dependencies, risks and issues. Clear written and verbal communication to explain product priorities, progress and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills to build alignment and resolve differing expectations. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with client, the Business Analyst, Data Scientist and technical delivery team, while respecting client's ownership of product direction and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

. Own the product vision, roadmap and backlog

. Prioritise sprint goals with client, the Business Analyst and delivery team

. Manage strategic stakeholder alignment

. Track the 90% Rule Outcome Agreement Rate and 15-minute processing benchmark

. Own UAT acceptance and production-readiness decisions

. Navigate governance and funding approvals

. Coordinate production readiness with the technical delivery team