Director of Platform & Portfolio Management

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director of Platform & Portfolio Management!

Location: La Ciotat France

Job ID: 45789

The Director of Platform & Portfolio Management is a BU-level product leadership role responsible for defining and governing the platform strategy and cross-segment portfolio across the Reader Business Unit.

The role owns Product Management for shared platforms and core capabilities that span EAT RFID Janam TSL and Acura portfolios. Segment Product Management teams retain ownership of segment-specific products and roadmaps with a dotted-line relationship to ensure alignment reuse and portfolio discipline.

This is not a P&L-owning role. It exists to create leverage through platform reuse coherent portfolio decisions and disciplined investment governance across the Reader BU.

If this sounds like you keep on reading!

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds 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 4500 worldwide us out here: Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HIDs Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely work productively and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID NFC and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect identify collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Essential Duties: Other duties may be assigned

• Define and own the Reader BU platform strategy and multi-year platform roadmaps.
• Drive platform reuse standardisation and modularity across all Reader BU segments.
• Lead portfolio-level prioritisation and rationalisation of shared platforms and core technologies.
• Establish and track platform and portfolio KPIs (adoption reuse gross contribution impact).
• Provide functional leadership to Segment Product Management teams via dotted-line governance.
• Ensure segment roadmaps align with platform architecture and do not diverge without approval.
• Partner with Segment Leaders Product Management Engineering Operations and Quality teams to translate platform strategy into executable delivery plans.
• Ensure platform roadmaps reflect aggregated requirements from all segments strategic OEM engagements and ecosystem partnerships without bias toward any single route-to-market.
• Lead platform-level Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe-aligned planning.
• Support major bids and customer engagements with platform direction and commercial input.
• Ensure platform compliance with regulatory cybersecurity IP and supply-chain requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 12 years of relevant Product Management or Product Strategy experience.
• Proven senior Product Management or Portfolio leadership experience in RFID secure access IoT or enterprise mobility.
• Experience owning platform-level strategies across multiple product lines or segments.
• Strong understanding of RFID and proximity technologies (LF HF/NFC UHF BLE).
• Demonstrated ability to operate in global matrixed environments.
• Experience with Agile and SAFe / Lean Portfolio Management practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to communicate influence and present credibly at executive level both in face-to-face meetings and via virtual or web-based platforms.
• Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous in a global operating environment particularly for engagement across multiple regions.

Work Requirements

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality Security Safety Business Continuity and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required. Therefore employee must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

Why apply

• Empowerment:Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation:You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: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

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 evaluation process.

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 youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 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 its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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