Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager £80,000-£100,000 | 30 days holiday + bank holidays | 6% matched pensionHybrid (1-3 days a week onsite) South West/London/South Wales/ North SR2 are supporting a public sector consultancy who believe in using technology to improve lives. They are now looking for a Principal Product Manager to help lead and scale this impact further. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll play a dual role as both a strategic leader and a hands-on consultant. You’ll lead a talented team of Product Managers while shaping complex public sector digital products from the ground up.This is for someone who brings deep product leadership, can provide technical assurance, and thrives in consulting environments. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs, lead on bidding and strategy, and oversee large-scale web and data platform deliveries. Around 80% of your time will be spent on client work, where you'll set product vision, drive maturity, and influence long-term outcomes.Requirements: Proven experience leading and managing high-performing product teamsStrong consultancy background with hands-on client engagementDemonstrated ability to oversee complex, large-scale deliveriesExperience working in (and a passion for) the public sectorComfortable working on bids and shaping product strategy at paceA T-shaped skillset – e.g. experience as a Business Analyst, Design Principal, or similarEligible for SC clearance Based within commutable distance of one of our offices – offices are based in London, Southwest, South Wales and the North. Why this company? Tech for Good: They exclusively work with the public sector, making a genuine impact on people’s lives Growth: Join at a Principal level—our most senior consultancy level—with opportunity to grow into a Practice Head Autonomy & Purpose: Shape product strategy, mentor others, and have a seat at the table in a growing business Hybrid Working: While some client work may require up to 3 days onsite, in reality it’s more like 2–4 times per month Mid-sized & Nimble: Big enough to deliver large programmes, small enough to stay agileProcess: Stage 1 – Product & Public Sector experience interviewStage 2 – Consulting & commercial acumenStage 3 – Informal conversation with the Managing Director to explore values, culture and leadership styleIf you’re ready to lead impactful work and shape the future of public sector products, please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.

Created: 2025-07-23