Product Manager

Product Manager - Smart Access Solutions

Shape the future of connected access solutions

As Product Manager, you'll play a key role in defining the future of smart access solutions across Australia. You'll combine customer insight, market intelligence and technology awareness to drive portfolio growth, influence product strategy and bring innovative solutions to market. This is an opportunity to own a portfolio that sits at the intersection of hardware, software, connectivity and customer experience while working with some of the most recognised brands in the industry.

At ASSA ABLOY, you'll join a global leader trusted to deliver secure, seamless and intelligent access solutions. If you enjoy turning customer needs into product strategies, collaborating across functions and driving measurable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, trusted in over 70 countries to deliver smart, secure and seamless experiences. Across Australia, our portfolio includes recognised brands such as Lockwood, Yale, Whitco and ABLOY, trusted across homes, businesses and public spaces.

From advanced digital locking solutions to high-performance door and window hardware, our locally supported and globally backed products help set the benchmark for innovation, reliability and performance.

About the Role

This role exists to lead the strategy, performance and ongoing development of a smart and connected product portfolio.

You'll act as the link between customer needs, market opportunities and business objectives, ensuring our products remain relevant, competitive and commercially successful. Working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, supply chain and digital stakeholders, you'll guide portfolio decisions from concept through to launch, optimisation and end-of-life management.

Success in this role means delivering profitable portfolio growth, informed investment decisions and product experiences that meet customer expectations while supporting long-term business objectives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

In this role, you'll help shape the direction and performance of a growing product portfolio by:

• Develop and maintain portfolio strategies and roadmaps aligned to business objectives and market opportunities
• Lead portfolio performance reviews to identify growth, investment and optimisation opportunities
• Conduct market research and gather customer insights to inform product decisions and future development
• Translate customer problems, market trends and business priorities into clear product requirements and business cases
• Drive new product initiatives from proposal development through validation, launch and post-launch review
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product outcomes and launch readiness
• Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory developments and competitive activity to maintain portfolio relevance
• Manage product lifecycle decisions including investment, remediation, rationalisation and end-of-life planning

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based onsite in Melbourne, Australia.

About You

You're comfortable balancing commercial priorities, customer needs and technology considerations to make informed decisions. You enjoy working across functions, building alignment and turning complex information into practical actions.

You bring a customer-focused mindset and use evidence, market insights and data to guide decisions. You're curious about emerging technologies, open to new ideas and able to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Most importantly, you're motivated by creating products and solutions that solve real customer problems while delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Experience in product management, portfolio management or a related commercial product leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps and business cases
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, portfolio performance and commercial outcomes
• Ability to translate customer and market insights into prioritised product requirements and recommendations
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver successful product outcomes

Desirable Requirements

• Exposure to connected access technologies, smart-home ecosystems or related technology markets
• Understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, interoperability or connected product compliance considerations
• Experience working with products involving software, cloud services, integrations or digital ecosystems

Why Join Us

At ASSA ABLOY, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on products used by customers across Australia while working with globally recognised brands and technologies shaping the future of access solutions.

Benefits may include:

• Work with trusted brands including Lockwood, Yale, Whitco and ABLOY
• Contribute to innovative smart and connected product solutions
• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams
• Access learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a global organisation with a strong focus on innovation and customer outcomes

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At ASSA ABLOY, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll work with you to support your participation.

Recruitment Process & How to Apply

If you're interested in helping shape the future of smart access solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application through the relevant application channel.

The recruitment process and timelines will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.