Product Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Product Manager!

Location: Veldhoven, Netherlands

Job ID: 44851

IAI industrial systems has been a supplier to the security printing market since 1995. Some of the largest countries in the world have chosen IAI as their preferred partner to help them create passports, identity cards and banknotes with the most advanced security features. Many leading governments, technology partners and enterprises around the world entrust their challenging projects with us, as they value the reliability, accountability and responsibility we deliver. From new levels of protection and productivity for passports and identity cards to novel manufacturing processes and technologies that pave the way to new breakthroughs. We have built our reputation on developing and manufacturing unique systems, which include laser applications, inkjet printing and product handling. Characteristics of our markets are international, business-to-business, investment goods and long-term relations. IAI industrial systems is part of HID Global, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY

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Who are w

e?HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freel

y.We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9

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As our Product Manager, you’ll support HID’s success

by:
1. Understanding the market & target end users served by IAI products. Including centralised card & passport personalisation and the relevant integrators and Issuing Authori

• tiesFollows market trends and technology to stay aligned with current & future n
• eedsPerforms VOC’s & turn insights into product requirements with actionable outc
• omesMaintain knowledge of the ID Market, Competition, the users & relevant techno
• logyBe the expert on the intent behind new products and feat
• uresOwn and maintain the product descriptions, GTM, positioning and EOL strate
• giesCo-define with Sales and SC pricing/licenses strategies with value-based pri
• cingFoster a culture of innovation and build strong inter department collabora
• tionAttends Industry events and customer s
• itesCollaborates with partners & Industry bo
• diesClose alignment on Bids & Ten

ders2. Developing the product strategy and roadmaping in conjunction with Sales, PMM and Engineering. Owns, drives & maintains the agreed roadmap by working within IAI’s development framework for new ideas and innovation and throughout the product lifecycle (

• PLC)Active part of the PPI process that includes PMM & ENG, working together to define technical feasibility, commercial need & business priority when looking at the business case for Innovations & Ideas before becoming a development project. Including the relevance of Intellectual Property and market positioning of new i
• deasDefine next releases for IAI products in conjunction with ENG and within the NPI PCP process and support ENG to develop new products, features and functionality. Follow up on development until the point of validation and first use at custo
• mersSupport the continuous improvement of products (CPI) and be an active member of the change control board (CCB) & strategy for obsolescence and EOL plan
• ningSupport the RFQ process for requests for new functionality and features to align with current product developments and next. To define the special requests within customer projects in collaboration with Project Management, Sales and
• ENGSupport the application for WBSO funding linked to new innovative products. In collaboration with the Engineering and finance departm

ents3. Being responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of IAI products. Supporting a product’s initial development and market introduction to eventual decline/withdrawal from ma

• rketDefine business cases for new prod
• uctsWorks with cross-functional teams including PMM, Engineering and Sales and wider HID support teams such as central UX team, as requ
• iredDiscusses and works collaboratively with ENG Team leaders and DOE on roadmap projects and their prog
• ressWorks in an agile environment and continuously reviews the business needs, refines priorities, outlines deliverables, captures and mages the
• dataInforms the different stakeholders appropriately on the different parts of the product vision, strategy, features, and prioritisa
• tionPartners with sales for correct product messaging, go to market & value-based pri
• cingTranslates roadmap features into requirements including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria. Based on sound business cases where ne
• ededPrioritizes and maintains the product backlog for assigned products in discussion with ENG and based on project n
• eedsBe the voice of the customer in developing, validating and testing prod
• uctsLeads on GTM plan, ensure that marketing & sales have what they need to suc
• ceedSupport Sales & Marketing with customers & with presence at events to promote prod
• uctsDevelops and maintains appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance post launch and to evaluate future investment and
• ROIWork with HID legal for IP related claims and submiss

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ns Your Experience and Background incl

• ude:
  Bachelor’s degree in relevant disci
• plineGreater than 3 years of Identity Industry exper
• ienceMin 4 years in Product Management or Product Development & New Product Introduction
• (NPI)Proficient in English Language - Additional languages advantageous (Dutch / Ita
• lian)Experience in launching products or services in partnership with engineering
• teamsHigh degree of proficiency in prototyping, iterative development & Agile app
• roachBalance of technical knowledge and business acumen with customer first thi
• nkingProactive, self-starter with excellent product management s
• killsAbility to manage a wide portfolio with multiple product lines effect
• ivelyExcellent & proven communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire through effective story te
• llingHigh degree of organisation, ownership, initiative, and personal accountab
• ilityProactive mindset, eager to learn and develop, with openness to fee
• dbackAnalytical approach to interpreting customer data on products & on user
• needsEffective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communic
• ationFamiliarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerP
• oint)Familiarity with JIRA & JIRA Product Disc
• overyValue based pricing techn
• iquesStrong writing and structured thinking skills, with the ability to create clear requirements (e.g., PRDs), user stories and decision document
• ationProven negotiation and conflict resolution skills, aligning Sales, Engineering and Marketing when priorities co
• mpeteData-driven product management approach, including analytics, KPI definition and dashboarding, and (where applicable) experimentation/A-B te

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What we can offe

• r you:Competitive salary and rewards p
• ackageCompetitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life b
• alanceA vibrant, welcoming & inclusive c
• ultureExtensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your pot
• entialTo 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

Wh

• y apply?
  Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you
• to applyInnovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time jo
• b seekersIntegrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and

accepted HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited

resumes.
HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidg

lobal.com.Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluatio