Product Manager

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learn and Grow Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager in Indianapolis, IN, in a hybrid role to lead the PACS readers and credentials product line. You will shape strategy, manage roadmaps, and optimize portfolio performance to meet market needs and company goals.

This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and travel up to 25%. Join a global leader in access solutions with a strong focus on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years in Product Management with strategy/roadmap/portfolio experience.
• Experience in access control, physical security, identity, IoT, or related technology.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across resources and geographies.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own the global PACS reader and credential portfolio across brands and technologies.
• Develop and execute long-term product and portfolio strategies based on market opportunities and customer needs.
• Define and prioritize product requirements, features, investments, timelines, and dependencies.
• Own the configuration App for dormakaba readers and locks and manage lifecycle requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations to drive launches and lifecycle management.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmap development

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Access control knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Product Manager based in Indianapolis, IN, in a hybrid capacity, to lead the strategic direction and portfolio management of our physical access control systems (PACS) readers and credentials product line. This role is responsible for developing and executing product strategies, managing roadmaps, and optimizing portfolio performance in alignment with organizational objectives and market requirements. This position will play a critical role in identifying market opportunities, prioritizing product investments, and supporting the continued growth, competitiveness, and performance of the product portfolio.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $110,000 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus a generous Short Term Incentive Bonus.

What you will do

• Own the global PACS reader and credential portfolio across Farpointe, dormakaba, and OEM/private-label brands, including RFID, smart card, multi-technology, migration, mobile-enabled readers, physical credentials, mobile credentials, digital wallets, and emerging identity technologies
• Develop and execute long-term product and portfolio strategies by identifying market opportunities, industry trends, customer needs, competitive intelligence, and target segments across North America, Europe, and international markets
• Define and prioritize product requirements, features, investments, timelines, and dependencies, translating customer and market insights into differentiated solutions that maximize business value and support regional requirements
• Own the configuration App for dormakaba readers and locks, driving product strategy, requirements, and lifecycle management to enable seamless deployment, configuration, security management and maintenance
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to drive product launches, go-to-market readiness, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management while achieving growth, revenue, profitability, and customer objectives

What we require

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, with experience in product strategy, roadmap development, or portfolio management. Experience in access control, physical security, identity, IoT, or a related technology-driven industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing product strategies, managing roadmaps, prioritizing investments, and optimizing portfolios across multiple products, technologies, and customer segments
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders, to align resources and execute product strategies
• Experience managing products across multiple geographic markets and understanding regional customer requirements, competitive dynamics, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally with team members and customers

What we prefer

• Strong understanding of access control technologies, including PACS readers, RFID/smart cards, mobile credentials, digital wallets, and credential management solutions, with the ability to translate market and customer needs into product requirements
• Experience working with international and culturally diverse teams

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.