Product Owner - Biometrics

Assa Abloy

  • Cardiff
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Product Owner !!Location: UKJob ID: 40415As the Product Owner for the Biometrics team, you will serve as the backlog owner for development efforts that enable HID's next-generation biometric authentication products.You will work closely with a cross-functional engineering team, Product Management, and Program Management to translate product vision into actionable work, ensuring alignment, clarity, and timely delivery.This role is central to driving the development of new biometric devices by enabling the team to execute effectively and deliver quality increments each sprint.If this sounds like you keep on reading !Who are we?HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: andPhysical Access Control Solutions (PACS):HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.This is more than just a job - it's your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.As our Product Owner , you'll support HID's success by:
  • Own and manage the product backlog for the Biometrics development team, ensuring backlog items are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for implementation.
  • Collaborate daily with engineers, architects, and testers to refine user stories, clarify requirements, and provide direction on implementation.
  • Work closely with Product Management to break down product requirements into team-level deliverables that align with new product introductions.
  • Partner with Program Management to align backlog priorities with program timelines, release plans, and key milestones.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and system demos.
  • Define and communicate clear acceptance criteria to guide development and ensure deliverables meet functional and quality expectations.
  • Act as the single point of contact for story-level decisions, clarifications, and prioritization on behalf of stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement within the team by identifying bottlenecks, improving backlog grooming practices, and fostering team engagement.
  • Contribute to risk mitigation by surfacing technical and scope-related issues early and aligning them with program-level planning.
Your Experience and Background include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 3-5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar agile role within a hardware/firmware/software development context.
  • Experience delivering products in embedded systems or secure identity/authentication solutions is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with new product introduction processes and hardware release readiness is a plus.
What we love about your background :
  • Clear and consistent communicator who can represent both business goals and technical realities.
  • Strong backlog management discipline and ability to translate vision into sprint-ready stories.
  • Collaborates effectively with global teams and balances priorities across engineering and business needs.
  • Proactive and pragmatic mindset focused on team success and product delivery.
What we can offer you:
  • Competitive salary and rewards package
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
  • A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
  • Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
  • To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
Why apply?
  • Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
  • Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
  • Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.
We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it.When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.#LI-HIDGlobalCardiff, ENG, GB, CF15 7ABSales, Marketing & Product ManagementTravel Required: 0%-10%Mid-senior level26-Sep-2025

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