Senior Product Manager (London / Manchester)

Please note that full right to work in the UK is a must. Role is not suitable for visa holders.

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Are you passionate about Digital Identity, Biometrics and Public Sector transformation?

We're looking for an experienced Digital Identity & Biometrics Product Manager to help design and deliver innovative identity solutions for some of the UK's most important public services. Working alongside industry-leading specialists, engineers and architects, you'll help solve complex challenges across identity management, biometrics, security and citizen services.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital identity in the UK while working with emerging technologies, government stakeholders and world-class multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Product Leadership

• Own the definition, delivery and management of digital identity and biometric products and services.
• Develop product vision, strategy and roadmaps for Public Sector clients.
• Lead product initiatives from discovery through to implementation and continuous improvement.
• Apply agile delivery principles across multidisciplinary teams.

Digital Identity & Biometrics

• Design and deliver innovative identity and biometric solutions.
• Work with leading biometric vendors, partners and technology suppliers.
• Support clients in defining their identity strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and conduct feasibility studies, trials and discovery activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with senior client stakeholders to understand requirements and shape future services.
• Provide market insights, industry best practice and technology recommendations.
• Help clients navigate complex digital transformation and identity challenges.

Industry Leadership

• Represent the organisation within the wider Digital Identity and Biometrics community.
• Support innovation initiatives and contribute to thought leadership.
• Speak at industry events and conferences.
• Support business development and new client opportunities.

Mentoring & Team Development

• Coach and mentor team members.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Support the growth of digital identity capability across the organisation.

Please note that full right to work in the UK is a must. Role is not suitable for visa holders.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Extensive Product Management experience

Proven track record delivering digital products from concept through to implementation

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Law Enforcement
• National Identity
• Border Security & Immigration
• Digital Identity Credentials
• Identity Verification Platforms
• Digital Wallets
• Identity Management Solutions

Strong understanding of Digital Identity technologies and transformation programmes

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable

Experience with biometric technologies including:

• Facial Recognition
• Fingerprint Recognition
• Iris Recognition
• Biographic Identity Solutions

Understanding of:

• Liveness Detection
• Identity Verification
• Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)
• Biometric Bias & Performance Testing

Knowledge of biometric standards including:

• ISO/IEC 19794
• ISO/IEC 29794
• NIST / ANSI Standards

Experience within:

• Government
• Public Safety
• Defence
• Border Security
• Transport

Familiarity with:

• GDS Service Standards
• Technology Code of Practice
• AI & Machine Learning applications

Why Join Us?

You'll work on nationally significant programmes that impact millions of people, helping government organisations modernise how they verify, protect and serve citizens.

This role offers the opportunity to combine product leadership, cutting-edge technology and meaningful public sector transformation while working alongside some of the industry's leading Digital Identity and Biometrics specialists.

Please note that full right to work in the UK is a must. xwzovoh Role is not suitable for visa holders.

Benefits Package:

• Salary banding between £80,000 and £120,000 Gross DOE + £6,700 cash allowance
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working model- 3 days per week in London or Manchester
• Up to 4 weeks working abroad per year
• Access to leading learning platforms and professional development programmes
• Support for continuous learning, certifications and career progression
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, digital transformation and innovation projects
• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact programmes

Apply now to help shape the future of Digital Identity and Biometrics in the UK.