IDGS Product Manager

Halma p.l.c

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Dynamic environment

Job summary

A leading global sensing solutions company is seeking an IDGS Product Manager to enhance and drive the strategic direction of its product portfolio. This role focuses on owning lifecycle performance and executing product development initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in managing technical product portfolios. This position offers opportunities for growth and a collaborative workplace in the heart of the United States, particularly in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

Experience managing technical product portfolios or product lines.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Advanced proficiency with various business tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Own the strategic direction of the IDGS product portfolio.
Define product portfolio strategy and maintain multi-year roadmaps.
Drive cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical decision-making

Cross-functional leadership

Technical fluency

Customer empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Figma

Confluence

Jira

Wrike

Miro

Job description

Founded in 1965 in Liège, Belgium, BEA is a global leader in sensing solutions for automatic doors. With offices in the US, Japan, and China, we’ve grown beyond pedestrian access into safety, security, and industrial markets - designing innovative solutions for the future of mobility.

Join BEA: a global team where innovation, safety and people come first.

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Job Description

The IDGS Product Manager is responsible for owning and driving the strategic direction, health, and evolution of the IDGS product portfolio across the US, Canada, and LATAM. This role exists to ensure the segment’s portfolio is competitive, differentiated, technically aligned with market needs, and positioned for sustainable growth. The IDGS Product Manager acts as the portfolio’s business owner, accountable for lifecycle performance, roadmap execution, and development of next-generation solutions that strengthen BEA’s leadership position.

Key responsibilities

Define and maintain the IDGS product portfolio strategy aligned with corporate growth priorities.
Establish and continuously refine multi-year product roadmaps.
Evaluate portfolio performance and recommend investments, enhancements, repositioning, or end-of-life decisions.
Identify whitespace opportunities and prioritize development initiatives based on market attractiveness and strategic fit.
Lead segmentation analysis to identify target verticals, customer profiles, and growth opportunities.
Monitor competitive landscape, pricing dynamics, and technology trends.
Translate market insights into actionable product strategies and development priorities.
Own product requirements definition and ensure alignment between market needs and engineering execution.
Drive cross-functional product development processes from concept through commercialization.
Lead business case development including ROI, cost targets, and positioning strategy.
Ensure solutions meet performance, regulatory, and customer usability expectations.
Oversee ongoing product performance, including pricing strategy, cost optimization, and feature evolution.
Coordinate product updates, revisions, certifications, and sustain engineering priorities.
Maintain portfolio relevance through continuous improvement initiatives.

Go-to-Market Enablement

Partner with sales and marketing to ensure effective positioning, messaging, and launch execution.
Equip commercial teams with tools, training, and insights needed to win in target markets.
Evaluate launch effectiveness and adjust strategies based on field feedback and performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the portfolio’s internal champion, aligning stakeholders around strategic priorities.
Provide direction to engineering, operations, and marketing communications teams to ensure cohesive execution.
Facilitate decision-making by balancing technical feasibility, business value, and customer impact.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field (MBA or technical graduate degree preferred)
Demonstrated experience managing technical product portfolios or product lines
Strong strategic thinking and analytical decision-making skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience working with technical teams and commercial organizations locally and globally
Advanced proficiency with business tools and data analysis (Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, Confluence, Jira, Wrike, & Miro)

Core Competencies