Product Manager

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Predominantly known for supporting over 140,000 children and families every year, Cafcass also uses technology to stay at the forefront of the sector. A digital organisation rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in 2024, we invest continually in a wholly cloud‑based technology stack that powers a diverse, flexible, mobile workforce.

We are recruiting a permanent Product Manager. The role is flexible in location, with some travel to team or supplier meetings. You will lead the development of key national case‑management applications that are essential to our work, ensuring they evolve securely, remain stable and scalable, and provide analytic insights across the family justice system.

• Take ownership of product initiatives from concept through launch, post‑release refinement and lifecycle management.
• Define product vision, align road‑maps with organisational goals and oversee the full product life‑cycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external developers and hosting partners to deliver solutions that meet evolving needs.
• Lead a team – a Senior Product Owner and a Lead Developer – to deliver high‑quality, user‑focused outcomes.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and report regularly to senior leadership.

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager (or similar) in the IT/technology space, with a record of successful product launches on time and on budget.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder‑influencing skills across all levels.
• Hands‑on experience creating product road‑maps, negotiating with cross‑functional teams and making data‑driven decisions.
• Proven track record driving product development using agile methodologies.
• Deep understanding of user‑centred design principles and experience working with design/UX teams to create exceptional user experiences.
• Business‑analysis skills with the ability to resolve conflicting requirements or business challenges pragmatically.
• Excellent project‑management skills.

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Remote First‑Round Interviews (MS Teams): 5–6 February 2026

Informal Conversation With Colleagues: 11 February 2026

Formal Onsite (Leeds) Panel Interview: 19 February 2026

Priya Kadara –

Michelle Berridge – Mich

Cath Maloney – Cath (Head of IT Operations)

If you have any further queries, please contact the HR Resourcing team or Cath Maloney for role‑specific questions.

We look forward to hearing from you.