Product Design Lead

Product Design Lead Central Government (Payments Infrastructure Programme) London or Leeds 2 days onsite per week 650 per day Inside IR35 Active SC clearance requiredOverviewA senior Product Design Lead is required to support a major national payments infrastructure transformation within a central government environment. This role sits at the front end of a high profile programme focused on shaping the next generation of RTGS capability.You will operate at strategic level, leading discovery and early stage design work that will directly influence policy, technical direction, and long term delivery roadmaps. This is not a delivery role. It is about defining what should be built, why it should exist, and how it should be shaped before it enters build.The environment is complex, heavily stakeholder driven, and sits at the intersection of policy, financial systems, and large scale technology change.Key ResponsibilitiesLead discovery and high level design for a new RTGS capabilityTranslate policy intent, user needs, and external industry insight into clear product directionDevelop structured outputs including business cases, option analysis, and high level requirementsShape roadmap thinking and prioritisation through engagement with senior stakeholdersSupport external engagement activity including consultations and discussion papersEnsure concepts are feasible, aligned, and ready for transition into delivery teamsSkills and ExperienceStrong background in product strategy, ..... full job details .....