Product Manager - Access Control

Kidde Global Solutions; Neuilly-Plaisance; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a Senior Product Manager to own the Access Control portfolio end-to-end. You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and international Product Management teams to translate market insight into clear product decisions.

You will influence product strategy and customer experience while guiding lifecycle from concept to launch and end-of-life. Travel internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electronic security industry, ideally in Access Control.
• Background in Product Management, Product Marketing, or Engineering on security technology products.
• Proven experience owning a roadmap and turning customer insights into requirements.
• Solid technical understanding of electronic systems and connected devices.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in an international matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a customer-first mindset.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for the Access Control portfolio with data-driven prioritization.
• Analyze market trends, competition, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Build business cases and value propositions that translate opportunities into development priorities.
• Translate market needs into clear requirements and work with R&D through development, validation, and launch.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including sustaining and end-of-life.
• Lead customer and market discovery with installers, integrators, end users, and partners.
• Define positioning and messaging with Marketing; support launches and sales enablement.
• Contribute to pricing decisions based on customer value and competitive insight.
• Track portfolio performance and drive corrective actions.
• Represent Aritech with key customers and at industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Electronic security knowledge

Roadmap ownership

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Business/Marketing

Job description

Country: France

Location: Paris area, France (hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide.

At Aritech, as part of Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in security solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Join our team and shape the future of our Access Control portfolio, used by installers, integrators, and end users worldwide.

In this role, you will own the Access Control portfolio end to end: where it goes, what gets built, and how it wins in the market. Working closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and international Product Management teams, you will turn market and customer insight into clear product decisions. Your work will directly influence product strategy, customer experience, and business growth. This role reports to the Director Product Management and Solutions, Aritech.

Role Description

• Senior product professional with deep experience of the electronic security industry, working independently on complex product and market challenges.


• Owns the strategy and roadmap of the Access Control portfolio.


• Acts as the link between customers, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.


• Works throughout the complete product lifecycle, from concept and launch to sustaining and end-of-life.


• Brings market and competitive expertise to guide product and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for the Access Control portfolio, with clear, data-driven prioritization.


• Analyze market trends, competition, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.


• Build business cases and value propositions that turn opportunities into development priorities.


• Translate market needs into clear requirements and work closely with R&D through development, validation, and launch.


• Manage the full product lifecycle, including sustaining and end-of-life.


• Lead customer and market discovery with installers, integrators, end users, and partners.


• Define positioning and messaging with Marketing; support launches and sales enablement.


• Contribute to pricing decisions based on customer value and competitive insight.


• Track portfolio performance and drive corrective actions.


• Represent Aritech with key customers and at industry events and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electronic security industry, ideally in Access Control.


• Background in Product Management, Product Marketing, or Engineering on security technology products (hardware, software, or connected systems).


• Proven experience owning a roadmap and turning customer insights into requirements.


• Solid technical understanding of electronic systems and connected devices.


• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in an international matrix organization.


• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a customer-first mindset.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing, or equivalent experience.


• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of intrusion detection, cloud platforms, mobile credentials, cybersecurity, or connected security ecosystems.


• Experience with building technology or integrated security solutions.


• French or another European language.