Job description The Joint Crypt Key Programme (JCKP) is a benefits-led, Transformational Change Programme delivered jointly with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to support information assurance, keep our secrets secret and enable Multi-Domain Integration through established crypt-key services. Are you ready to work in one of the most interesting cyber security environments and share your experience tosupport national security? About us: Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Watch to find out more about what we do. Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here. The role: As Lead Product Manager, you’ll lead the one of the Joint Crypt Key Programme (JCKP) capability workstreams, responsible for the de-risking and rollout (coordination) of replacement internet protocol (IP) devices, across Defence's Secret and Top-Secret networks. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of Product Managers, responsible for the end-to-end provision and delivery of CK products and services, specifically IP Crypto / Over The Network Keying (OTNK) technology. You’ll ensure that the end-to-end management of the product line, operates in accordance with Defence and industry best practices and standards. You’ll ensure the overall quality of products and services, both during and after the transition process, including day-to-day operational management and coordinate all related activities. What you'll be doing: • Lead the production of future business cases for the strategy of the future procurement approach and maintain the high-level capability roadmap. • Engagement with all impacted networks, as classification dictates, to maintain currency with OTNK progress and to understand their transition plans, device requirements and priorities. Maintain a relationship with the user-communities and stakeholders. • Represent Defence on Pan Government stage, engaging with the NCSC to ensure Defence requirements are considered now and in future. • You will work collaboratively across multiple teams, with line management responsibility for a mixed team of civil servants and contractors. • Manage or influence programme spending, contributing to budgets, forecasts, actual expenditures and business cases. About you: We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and confident individual, with excellent communication skills. You’ll need to be able to effectively manage dependencies and demonstrate strong stakeholder management abilities. You should be knowledgeable about the life cycle perspective and confident in Agile working and operational management. We are seeking a strategic thinker, who can see the bigger picture and align programme objectives with Defence Digital’s goals. Ideally, you’ll have: • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with wide engagement at a range of levels, working collaboratively with internal and external partners on complex projects. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and sustain high-performing teams, maintain morale, and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment. • Experience of working as a Product Manager, leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering complex digital services. • Evidence of successfully leading people and gaining ‘buy-in’ when developing product roadmaps and a long-term product vision, as well as working collaboratively to develop user centred products and services. What makes us great!: Alongside your salary of £59,690, Ministry of Defence contributes £17,292 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Our benefits include: • Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year • 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service • Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year • In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday • A Civil Service pension • Parental and Adoption Leave • Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. • In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes such as vouchers and gift cards • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • Find out more here - Discovermybenefits Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. For full details about this vacancy, please click 'Apply'.