Product Manager (Innovation)

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography , we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

Purpose

This role is responsible for the product to be developed in line with customer requirements while maximizing business value.

Key Missions

• Analyzes and documents project requirements by connecting with stakeholders
• Defines and updates the project backlog, including acceptance criteria to ensure requirement coverage and traceability
• Defines project development strategy including roadmap, schedules, cost estimates, resource plans, documentation, etc.
• Leads the progress of the project against scope, timeline, budgets, quality standards and regulatory constraints
• Conducts risk analysis and monitors the mitigation plan
• Provides vision and direction to all stakeholders including technical teams and internal or external customers and partners
• Proposes proactively ways of optimizing deliveries
• Ensures proper communication and reporting to all stakeholders
• Owns the quality, cost and timeline of the full project
• Supports business teams as needed in offers’ preparation, demonstrations, products presentations, etc.
• Elaborates, manages and executes development plan of medium complexity products (determined by number of components, use cases, interfaces, dependencies, customers and by the product lifecycle stage) in autonomy
• Manages stakeholders with support in case of unusual circumstances

Profile & Other Information

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Product Manager to lead the product vision and execution for border control and identity management solutions. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable products that meet customer and regulatory needs.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the product roadmap in alignment with business and customer requirements.

Gather, prioritize, and document product requirements from stakeholders.

Collaborate with teams to translate needs into clear product specifications.

Oversee product delivery, ensuring usability, performance, and compliance.

Collect feedback post-launch and iterate for continuous improvement.

Stay updated on trends in border management and security technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

5+ years of product management experience, preferably in security, public sector, or enterprise software.

Experience managing technical products from concept to launch.

Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, and emerging technologies.

Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in border control or regulated industries.

Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ICAO, IATA, GDPR).

Background in UX or human-centered design.