role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Agile and Lean practices	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/0a9acb6b-1139-4be9-b431-3a80a959f2f4; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/da6393d5-a53c-4863-abc7-51f36281d74e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/00c04e40-35ea-4ed1-824c-82f936c8f876	expert	4	You can: - coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean good practices - create and tailor the right approach for a team, challenging, evaluating and iterating the approach through the life cycle - experiment with new and innovative ways of working to improve delivery across the organisation - act as a recognised expert and advocate for Agile and Lean approaches					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Applying user-centred insights	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ddfe79e2-c2e3-4ba7-9bdf-3820b4f75b54; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7364cc39-b9c0-449f-9416-57723e2fd9c4	expert	4	You can: - advocate for a range of effective research approaches across the organisation - coach others in making decisions that meet user needs across a range of channels - advocate for continuous use of user insights in teams - use user insights to make strategic decisions to provide the best user experience					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Creating value for money	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d41262ae-eca1-4ede-89a8-46d2d99a7a31; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/48b68726-0fd6-4e03-a5eb-82236516ee7a	expert	4	You can: - develop and own a business case and iterate it throughout the life cycle - coach others on identifying benefits whilst balancing user and business needs - communicate the delivery of incremental value - build the case for an organisational approach to value through product strategy - coach and empower teams to take a value for money approach					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Life cycle management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21e0cad8-4eef-42be-b18b-0f8e37f0dbd0; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/09f2f811-a3fb-4de3-a70f-6420a6935575	expert	4	You can: - lead and coach teams through different phases of the life cycle - ensure effective support for the product or service and its users - predict, prevent, mitigate and manage potential risks at different phases of the life cycle - contribute to the assessment of other teams, providing guidance and support					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Managing product outcomes	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/29fb886c-6be0-4e93-9ea1-232881f2092a; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/8dcbcabe-09f7-4d11-940d-125af57bbc40	expert	4	You can: - use data to make prioritisation decisions for multiple or complex projects, products or services - use data to influence priorities of senior stakeholders - guide and challenge teams to make better use of data - guide and challenge teams to demonstrate achievement of outcomes - identify opportunities to share and connect product data across government					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Product leadership	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/29fb886c-6be0-4e93-9ea1-232881f2092a; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/bf5d77ad-e18c-48d8-83f0-bc79c011c74a	expert	4	You can: - seek opportunities for reuse and learning across government - co-ordinate the product management community - lead on coaching and mentoring for product management in your organisation - lead some activities in cross-government communities, establishing and maintaining wider relationships across the profession - represent product management in your organisation in conversations with senior stakeholders					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Product management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/29fb886c-6be0-4e93-9ea1-232881f2092a; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21e0cad8-4eef-42be-b18b-0f8e37f0dbd0	expert	4	You can: - set the strategy and vision for your products, collaborating with others - create a prioritised roadmap for your products and use it to discuss product strategy at all levels - plan prioritised work across multiple teams, minimising dependencies and risks - support multiple teams in delivering quality outcomes in the right way - coach and mentor others in product management					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Stakeholder relationship management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1af2db15-2af9-44dd-9639-bf1fc69d4c34; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/eade4171-3d57-4fb2-9518-44d5a1da4ff5	expert	4	You can: - direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams - ensure stakeholder's objectives are set and support teams to meet them - influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Strategic ownership	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/949ced5f-7536-4614-ac60-563ffc91a2f2; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d56e2c2f-3e01-4b76-a7bb-ecb6d430172f	expert	4	You can: - support and coach others in creating and implementing a successful long-term strategy and tactical approach that others agree with - influence and persuade stakeholders to support delivery of the strategy - support with strategic decision making - ensure strategic alignment across the organisation					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	expert	4	You can: - shape organisational strategy using a deep understanding of the health and care system - represent the organisation with health and care partners and leaders - anticipate how policy and service changes will affect digital services and care 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	practitioner	3	You can: - lead hazard identification and risk assessment for a product or change - write and maintain hazard logs and clinical safety case reports - agree risk controls with product teams and check that they work - advise teams on applying clinical risk management standards 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Medical device software regulation	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f453b1a6-c7db-4d9d-9ba3-47c45159bfe3	practitioner	3	You can: - assess whether a product is a medical device, and its likely class - plan the regulatory work for a product with quality and clinical colleagues 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Equality, diversity, and inclusion	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f0b45409-42ca-42bc-a701-041e594d0657; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b55f61a4-5f9e-4741-ba95-9ac04b64119b	practitioner	3	You can: - carry out equality impact assessments - build inclusive teams and practices 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	expert	4	You can: - lead managers and shape the culture of a large area - design workforce plans and organisational change - coach leaders and resolve complex people issues 					
Product manager	Head of product	8c	Budget management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21c5790c-0930-4d74-b3b0-84caf5af12ea; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/74688c5d-2af1-4f7a-9d1c-00e808eaa1e6	practitioner	3	You can: - hold and manage a budget, forecasting and explaining variances - build a business case with costs and benefits