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 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.

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 

• Bachelor’s 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: 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 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@hidglobal.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 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, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 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, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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