Product Manager EAT RFID Standard Readers

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Product Manager, EAT RFID Standard Products!! 
Location: Austin, TX
Job ID: 37405
 
The Product Manager (PM) for EAT RFID Standard products plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the product strategy within the IDT Business Unit. The PM is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of industrial RFID readers—from concept to commercialization and end-of-life—while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. This role requires expertise in RFID technologies, a strong understanding of market trends, and the ability to balance customer needs with internal capabilities. The PM also oversees the development of business cases, product requirements, and go-to-market strategies, ensuring that new products meet market demands, are delivered on time, and contribute to the company's growth. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering, experience with Scaled Agile (SAFe) processes, and a proven track record in product management. Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a results-oriented mindset are key to success in this dynamic, global role.
 
Who are we? 
HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s 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 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 
 
Identification Technologies (IDT): 
IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services. 
HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s 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. 

As our Product Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by: 
•    Being up to date with market requirements, market trends and competitors by participating in market research, visiting customers, partners and attending trade fairs
•    Creating market-relevant new product/solutions
•    Proposing major new functionality (Epics) using Lean Portfolio Management processes
•    Providing Business Case descriptions for new products or a separate business opportunity
•    Prioritizing Features using Scaled Agile (SAFe) processes and judgement in conjunction with Product Directors (PD’s) Product Owners (POs) and Business Owners
•    Cooperating with Product Owners and gaining acceptance of Stories to support priority features
•    Updating Roadmap with plans and priorities that come out of LPM, and PI Planning processes
•    Collaborating with Pre-sales regarding customer requirements and expectations to achieve correct prioritization of the roadmap.
•    Supporting Sales, Pre-Sales with specifications, recommendations to customers, in-field customer visits, competition analysis etc.
•    Participating and actively contribute to feature exploration, ART sync, sustaining and other product management meetings and sessions.

Your Experience and Background include:  
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
•    Candidates with equivalent education plus relevant work experience may also be considered.
•    5 - 10 years of experience as a product manager working in product areas such as security, industry, healthcare or other.
•    Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) processes.
•    SAFe PO/PM training and certification.
•    SAFe LPM training and certification.
•    Demonstrated ability to work across cultural, geographical, and disciplinary team boundaries.
•    In-depth understanding of RFID technologies and market standards for standard readers as well as industrial readers being embedded into 3rd party solutions.
•    Understand and interpret market requirements through internal and external input.
•    Knowledge in the technical area of embedded RFID modules and readers for various types of applications, an extra plus is if experience is available in application areas such as industrial manufacturing and medical/healthcare.
 

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: 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 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 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@hidglobal.com.
 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. 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, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.