How to apply:
Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.
The selection process for this role will be:
Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement
Stage 2: Interview and presentation
You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.
Stage 1: Sift
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and personal statement to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).
Upon receipt of your CV and personal statement, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes.
To apply please click '' at the bottom of the page. For this role you will need to submit a CV (unlimited word count) and personal statement of up to 1000 words. Within your CV and personal statement please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria:
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Experience in owning and delivering digital products and services through different phases of the product lifecycle, including operational running of the product
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Proven experience using agile methodologies
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Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with changing priorities
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Experience in matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams
The sift will take place 6/8/26
Stage 2: Interview
At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
Behaviours-
Technical-
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Senior Product Manager: Agile and Lean Practices (Skill level: Practitioner)
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Senior Product Manager: Product Management (Skill level: Expert)
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Senior Product Manager: Creating Value for Money (Skill level: Practitioner)
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Senior Product Manager: Managing Product Outcomes (Skill level: Practitioner)
Experience
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Experience in owning and delivering digital products and services through different phases of the product lifecycle, including operational running of the product
The interviews will take place week commencing 17/8/26
Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.
This interview will be conducted in person at our Swansea office and will include a panel interview and presentation. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site
Further information on the selection process
Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here.
If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:
Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
Threats or acts of violence
Illegal activity or substance misuse
Sexually explicit material
Extremist views or affiliations
Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public.
Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. Its not about judging your personality or lifestyleits about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture.
If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail whats being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
