IDEMIA

Biometric Hardware Product Manager

IDEMIA  •  Courbevoie, FR (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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.

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of the IDEMIA Group, is the trusted provider of biometric solutions that are transforming public security, identity, travel and transportation, and access control. Our solutions, built on advanced security features and encryption technologies, enable our customers to create safer and more equitable societies where people can live, interact, and move freely.

At IDEMIA Public Security, we develop cutting-edge identity and security solutions used by governments and organizations in more than 180 countries. Our expertise in biometrics, cryptography, and digital identity helps secure borders, protect citizens, and enable safer, more seamless travel around the world.

Purpose

Within the Smart Biometrics Business Unit, based in La Défense (Paris), you will contribute to the development of biometric devices used every day by millions of people for border control, bank account opening, and election processes.

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of products from strategy through to market launch, working closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and our customers. You will act as the bridge between market needs and technical teams, driving the development of innovative, high-value solutions.

Vos responsabilités

Product Vision & Strategy

  • Analyze customer needs, field insights, and market trends to define a clear and differentiated product vision.
  • Define the product positioning, value proposition, and roadmap.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to support strategic product decisions.

Business Impact, Customer Engagement & Product Launch

  • Work closely with customers and Sales teams to understand market needs, support strategic opportunities (RFPs, product positioning), and drive product decisions accordingly.
  • Develop and monitor business plans aligned with growth objectives.
  • Define product launch strategies and create sales enablement materials while serving as the product expert for internal teams and partners.

Product Development

  • Define functional and technical requirements (hardware, firmware, software, and SDK).
  • Lead product development with R&D, Design, and Operations teams, balancing priorities across multiple stakeholders.
  • Manage the product integration ecosystem, including partners, suppliers, and third-party systems.

Product Performance, Lifecycle & Compliance

  • Monitor product performance through product usage, customer feedback, and business results, driving continuous improvement.
  • Anticipate product obsolescence and technology transitions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and certifications, including biometric and data protection requirements.

Votre profil

Education

  • Engineering degree or Master's degree (Master's level) in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Optics, or a related field.
  • A specialization in Product Management, Product Marketing, or Business is a plus.

Skills & Experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in B2B Hardware/Software Product Management, ideally within the electronics, optics, or other high-tech industries.
  • Solid understanding of hardware, firmware, and software architectures.
  • Proven experience managing products throughout their entire lifecycle, from strategy to market launch and continuous improvement.
  • Strong customer focus and experience collaborating closely with Sales teams.
  • Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
  • Knowledge of optical or biometric technologies is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to lead innovative projects involving cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in an international and matrix organization/
  • Strong analytical skills, autonomy, and attention to detail.
  • Business-oriented mindset with a strong customer focus.

By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.

We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we’re transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that’s changing fast, too.

At IDEMIA, people can develop their expertise and feel a sense of ownership and empowerment, in a global environment, as part of a company with the ambition and the ability to change the world.

Visit our website to know more about the leader in Identity Technologies

www.idemia.com

IDEMIA

About IDEMIA

IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 12 500 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms:

• IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

• IDEMIA Public Security is a trusted provider of government-grade and convenient biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access and citizen protection.

For more information, visit www.idemia.com and follow @IDEMIAGroup on X.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Courbevoie, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
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