As a Product Manager, Credentials Strategy you will be instrumental in defining, executing and launching our holistic credentials strategy for both physical and digital identities. You will oversee the development and implementation of credentialing strategies for physical access control systems (PACS). This role requires a understanding of SEOS, MIFARE, DESFire, FIDO2, CSA-Aliro, Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) standards, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials, and risk-based strategies for secure access. If this sounds like you keep on reading !, As our Product Manager, Credentials Strategy you will support HID's success by:
* Develop a strategic vision aligned with business priorities and aspirations and identify the most efficient way to achieve and sustain this vision and mission
* Drive innovation and differentiation for your products by understanding customer and market problems, competitive positioning and technology trends
* Deliver clear and actionable product requirements and roadmaps that address market problems for which customers are willing to pay to get solved
* Manage changes to the product vision and roadmap based on the portfolio's strategic themes and solution visions
* Maintain alignment with the lean portfolio canvas, lean budgets and guardrails.
* Define product development priorities with engineering and program management, using HID approved processes and tools, and aligning with business priorities
* Drive outcomes, institute a results-oriented mindset, develop and implement metrics that evaluate effectiveness of the product line
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing, sales, and product development efforts to drive revenue growth
* Develop and execute comprehensive Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies for new product launches and existing product lines.
* Ensure cross-teams collaboration and alignment according to SAFe methodologies
Product development expertise from concept to product launch
* Familiarity with hardware design, firmware platforming, app and cloud integration
* Ability to make difficult trade-offs and intelligent risk taking.
* Market focused mindset and ability to anticipate changes in customer's needs
* Strategic thinking and effective management on complex projects
* Analytical thinking and strategic mindset with strong technical knowledge
* Excellent communications skills, able to convey complex information clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
* Pro-active, hands-on and self-motivated, strong documentation skills
* Demonstrated cross-functional interaction with Sales, Quality, Finance and Operations
* Ability to challenge the status quo and drive change and culture through Change Management
Your Experience and Education include:
* Bachelor's degree (Master is beneficial but not required).
* 3+ years of experience in similar role
* Understanding of cryptography principles and SEOS, MIFARE, DESFire, FIDO2, CSA-Aliro, FICAM standards and PIV credentials
* Experience in managing PACS and implementing credentialing strategies is a plus.
* Familiarity with NIST and FICAM guidelines for physical access control.
* Product Management experience across multiple customer types, technologies and product development methodologies
* Knowledge of the physical access control industry is desired.
* Experience with agile development and lean innovation practices is a benefit.
* Training in SAFe such as Implementing SAFe and / or SAFe POPM is a benefit.
Why apply? Empowerment: You will work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.
HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and Join our winning team, Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to work with the industry leader. Our PACS products feature cutting-edge technology like Mobile Access, Apple and Google Wallet integration, and biometrics, all within a fast-paced environment. At HID, you're not just joining a single company; you're becoming part of a network of approximately 160 brands across 70 countries, offering diverse roles. Together, we are nearly 50,000 strong as part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. We invest in transformative ideas to make the world a safer place. By supporting innovative technologies and entrepreneurial approaches, we tackle significant challenges and provide scalable solutions that impact millions. We're enhancing global security, and we're just getting started., HID Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it. When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #LI-HIDGlobal Cardiff, ENG, GB, CF15 7AB Sales, Marketing & Product Management Travel Required: 0%-10% Mid-senior level 26-Jan-2025