Product - Manager Identity

Title

Product Manager Identity

Job Intro

As the Product Manager for Identity/Digital Product Passport (DPP) at the IOTA Foundation you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of our identity and digital product passport products. This role requires a strong understanding of decentralized identity concepts market dynamics and the ability to translate actual and future customer needs and requirements into robust and userfriendly solutions. Join us in shaping the future of decentralized identity technology and contributing to the broader adoption of IOTAs solutions.

Responsibilities & Requirements

1. Product Strategy and Roadmap:
   1. Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for IOTAs identity digital product passport and related solutions.
   2. Create and maintain a roadmap that aligns with the IOTA Foundations goals and industry trends.
2. Requirements Gathering and Definition:
   1. Collaborate with stakeholders customers and internal teams to gather and prioritize requirements for product features and enhancements.
   2. Define clear and detailed product specifications based on user needs and market demands.
3. Development and Release Management:
   1. Work closely with development teams to ensure the timely and highquality delivery of product features.
   2. Oversee the release process including testing documentation and communication with relevant stakeholders.
4. Market Analysis and Positioning:
   1. Conduct ongoing market analysis to stay informed about industry trends competitive offerings and emerging technologies.
   2. Define and communicate the unique value proposition of IOTAs identity and digital product passport solutions.
5. Customer Engagement and Feedback:
   1. Engage with customers to understand their experiences and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
   2. Implement strategies for user education and adoption of IOTAs identity and DPP solutions.
6. CrossFunctional Collaboration:
   1. Collaborate with engineering design marketing and business development teams to ensure product success.
   2. Communicate effectively across departments to align product goals with organizational objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science (Business) Informatics or technical or physical science (e.g. engineering physics) with a very strong link to software development
• Thorough proficiency in software product management best practices and body of knowledge (e.g. ISPMA)
• Proven experience as a software Product Manager preferably in the field of identity management digital product passports or related (decentralized) software solutions.
• Deep understanding of decentralized identity concepts and blockchain/DLT technologies and how they may be applied to business use cases.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with IOTAs technology and the broader blockchain/DLT ecosystem.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in requirements elicitation capture and analysis (e.g. BABOK)
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• German Arabic or an additional European language

About the project

Joining the IOTA Foundation as a Product Manager offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of innovative identity solutions contributing to the growth and success of decentralized technologies on an international level. You will be part of a growing team within a single dedicated board area with a considerable amount of freedom to organize your work. We do not do micromanagement but rely on OKRs to align tasks and goals covering all levels across our whole organization.