Director of Product and Agility (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

Overview

Director of Product and Agility role at Genomics England. Office locations: Cambridge, Leeds and London.Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics, equip researchers to find causes of disease, and develop new treatments—putting patients and participants at the heart of it all. Our mission is to enable genomic healthcare and research at scale, accelerating impact with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing and access to health data and technology.Job Purpose

Genomics England is seeking a Director of Product and Agility to lead our Product and Agile functions. This role drives enterprise-level product strategy, aligns delivery to GDS/DDAT standards, and embeds a modern Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). As part of the Technology and Product Leadership Team, you will shape cross-functional delivery with Directors across Architecture, Engineering, and Design. You’ll lead cultural and capability change, maintain the enterprise product roadmap, and ensure alignment to our mission. You will bring strong expertise in agile methods and product management, developing teams and practices that enable transparent, scalable, and accountable delivery across the organisation.Responsibilities

Leadership: Build and lead the integrated function, embedding best practices and balancing user-centred skills with technical excellence in our Product and Agile Management capability. Lead through coaching to embed a culture.Strategy: Define, communicate and drive enterprise-level product strategy aligned with service and business goals.Transformation: Lead a cultural reset of agile delivery within Service squads, clarifying roles and embedding a modern SDLC. Collaborate with the Delivery Chapter to reshape and align Agile roles with the wider Programmatic Delivery and Portfolio Management.Capability: Manage and develop the team ensuring capability uplift and alignment with DDAT standards.Delivery: Ensure high throughput and cadence at squad level with strong ownership and agile practices. Regularly assess agile delivery maturity across squads and apply appropriate methods (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, or Waterfall).Success Metrics: Define and track metrics for the function, including improvements in delivery throughput, reduction in technical debt, uplift in product and delivery capability, and stakeholder satisfaction. Establish 12–18 month goals aligned with GEL’s priorities and transformation roadmap.Collaboration: Work with Service Owners, Design, Research, Engineering, Architecture, and Programme Delivery to ensure cohesive execution.Governance: Ensure governance, compliance, and performance management across the function including delivery assurance, risk and dependency management, and alignment with GEL’s governance structures. Focus on outcomes measurement.Advocacy: Represent Product and Delivery strategy to senior stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.Innovation: Promote collaboration, learning, and innovation across the product lifecycle.Frameworks: Define and embed capability frameworks for Product and Delivery roles.Leadership Behaviours: Understand and embody our virtues and leadership behaviours in all aspects of the role.Qualifications

Strong expertise in Agile methods and product management.Experience building and developing cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise-level product strategy.Ability to lead cultural change and align delivery with enterprise standards and governance.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels.Benefits and Additional Information

Closing date: 30 September 2025 at 23:59Salary range: £108,800 to £147,200Blended working model with core in-office presence typical; offices in Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.Generous leave and flexible working; pension and financial benefits; learning and development budgets; recognition and rewards; health and wellbeing benefits.Onboarding background checks: Standard DBS check required. Applicants must disclose any prior offences; some unspent convictions may affect suitability due to healthcare work.Equal opportunities and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Recruitment process accommodates adjustments upon request.Genomics England is committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in employment. Our policies promote equity, diversity and inclusion and prohibit discrimination, harassment or bullying. We encourage candidates to discuss any accessibility needs during ..... full job details .....