Associate Data Science Product Manager Location: National Closing Date: 31st October 2024 Interviews: w/c 18th November 2024 Grade: SEO (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary: London: 45,824 - 50,039 (which may include an allowance of up to 2,251) National: 39,868 - 43,535 (which may include an allowance of up to 2,057) Working pattern : Full-time/Part-time/Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent Vacancy number: 91468 We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP The Role We re recruiting for an Associate Data Science Product Manager here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Probation and Electronic Monitoring Data Science team. This role aligns against Associate Product Manager profession from the Government Digital and Data Framework Associate product managers are responsible for subsets, features or components of a product. They report to a more senior product manager. They could be fully competent in the role and manage a smaller product, learning basic product management techniques or be somewhere in between. They work with their Product Manager, other Product Managers and Product Leads to champion user needs throughout the organisation, prioritising deliveries of greatest value. You will be based within the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Hub of the Ministry of Justice but will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside the MOJ Justice Digital colleagues who create the software which frontline staff use. Our vision is to embed trusted data science at the heart of digital services to improve critical decisions. This is an opportunity to work with committed and talented product managers, data scientists, user researchers, developers, designers, analysis, agile and content specialists who share a vision for making better government through the smarter use of technology. As well as doing great work, we re creating a place that s great to do work in. We offer tip-top kits, brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025 Key Responsibilities: Being aware of Agile methodology, product management and the ways to apply the principles in practice. Can support the immediate team understand the value and priorities. Representing users internally, assisting the team in designing and developing user focussed services by helping to plan, coordinate and conduct user research, compiling results into user insights and product improvements Works with the Product Manager and Lead Data Scientists to understand (and possibly set) the scope, direction and continual improvement of a product or a feature within a product. Being aware of the wider strategy of your product area. Works with more senior PMs to ensure alignment with product strategy. Investing in developing yourself, learning the product role and having a mentor; becoming/being an expert in product ownership. Engaging with stakeholders and communicating credibly (both internally and externally) with other Product Managers, the wider capability team, Subject Matter Experts and users of products etc. Is actively engaged in the Product Community. Understanding the policies for their product area, ensuring that you meet the policy intent. Helping to spot opportunities where data science could leverage the data we have, to address unmet user needs. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply. Benefits 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours. A 1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 ( Contribution Rates ) 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app. Bike loans up to 2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location) Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers. 5 days volunteering paid leave. Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym. Person Specification Essential Ethics and Privacy (working) You can show an understanding of the ethical implications of using data science in your projects, identify the person within the organisation to raise concerns or suggestions with regarding ethical considerations. Data science innovation (working) You can adopt an inquisitive and curious approach to data, seek out and research new data science techniques to support learning, ask questions to improve your knowledge and learn about data science norms, see possibilities for improvements and innovation. Problem Management (working) You can initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems, effectively consult specialists where required, determine the appropriate remedy and assist with its implementation, determine preventative measures. Product ownership (awareness) You can show an awareness of the tools, terms and concepts used to deliver a product. User Focus (working) You can identify and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence, understand and define research that fits user needs, use quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes. Working within constraints (awareness) You can understand the value of policy, legislative, regulatory and operational constraints and can find the simplest, shortest and fastest solution for users. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy . How to Apply Candidates must submit CV and Cover Letter (max 750 words), which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above. In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process: Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Working Together A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference, which will include the following task: As part of the interview, you will be asked to give a 5 minute presentation about a project you have been involved in, or a new idea you have had, which makes use of data to help people make decisions. Details of this will be sent to candidates before the interview. Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on Data Science Innovation will be conducted before the sift. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made. Terms & Conditions Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitmentdigital.justice.gov.uk