Product Manager, Biometric
About The Position
HID empowers people to safely navigate the physical and digital world through trusted, verified identities. Our technologies- ranging from smart cards and mobile IDs to passports, fingerprint readers, and facial recognition- enable secure access, transactions, and asset tracking. As a leader in biometric innovation, HID delivers hardware, software, and services that enhance security, convenience, and user experience across consumer and commercial markets. We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead our biometric fingerprint hardware portfolio. This role requires deep expertise in biometric technologies, market trends, and customer needs to drive product strategy and execution. The Product Manager will report to the Director of Product Management for Fingerprint and Palm Scanners and the VP of Products and Innovation. Join HID to help shape the future of biometrics, consumer electronics, and digital security. HID 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 4,500 worldwide employees. At the Biometric Identity Technologies Business Area, within HID, we aim to create a safer world with biometric solutions that enhance everyday life, ensuring trust and reliability in every interaction. As a trusted biometric leader, we seamlessly and ethically protect people, places, and things, where we create a secure and equitable environment where everyone’s data is protected and their privacy respected. Driven by years of innovation, we offer a broad range of biometric identity technologies for transactions requiring irrefutable proof of identity, such as customer onboarding, fraud prevention, loss prevention, seamless travel, forensic investigation, background checks, border security, and government benefit issuance. We provide peace of mind to a great array of organizations and industries who know that they are getting the highest level of safety and security through trusted identity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on hardware and electronic based devices, preferably in the biometrics or security.
- Proven track record of successfully leading product development initiatives from concept to launch, driving product innovation, and delivering measurable business results.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate market insights and customer needs into actionable product strategies and roadmaps.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts, both internally and externally (with partners and customers).
- Successful Experience in Scale Agile development.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving positive change in the biometric industry.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy for hardware biometric solutions that aligns with company goals and market opportunities.
- Defining and prioritizing product features, enhancements, and initiatives based on market demand, customer feedback, and strategic objectives, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to maintain a clear product roadmap.
- Contributing to the full product development lifecycle—from concept to launch—by formalizing requirement documents and working closely with engineering, design, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality biometric solutions.
- Engaging with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders, collaborating with sales to gather feedback, formalize market requirement documents, and build relationships that drive product adoption and loyalty.
- Collaborating with marketing, sales, and business development teams to develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies that increase product awareness, drive demand generation, and support revenue growth.
- Owning the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, including lean business case development, ROI analysis, product planning, development, launch, and ongoing product management.
- Fostering a culture of innovation and building strong collaboration with engineering, supply chain, marketing, and sales teams, while effectively working with global colleagues and traveling as needed to meet teams, customers, and attend exhibitions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
- To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
