Product Manager

Job Overview

This Product Manager will own an Access Control and Video solutions, including the upcoming launch of our Clients Video and the transition toward a unified platform that brings together access control, intrusion, visitor management, and video. The role balances multiple priorities across engineering and commercial teams to drive integration across the platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Intrusion
• Access Control
• Visitor Management
• Video

Join a team that transforms security with innovative product solutions, shaping modern access control and video platforms that protect people, secure buildings, and power organizations worldwide.

A global leader in access control and physical security solutions since 2012, the company develops solutions across access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and video systems used in over 25 countries. The mission is to empower organizations to protect what matters most with modern, adaptable, and scalable technology.

Define strategy, manage product roadmaps, and support delivery for Access Control and Video platforms. Own the full product lifecycle, from roadmap definition and feature prioritization to working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver a unified and intelligent security platform. Drive integration of video surveillance, analytics, and management capabilities into the access control ecosystem while supporting customer migration from on‑premises systems to cloud‑based solutions.

Product Strategy

• Translate customer, market, and business requirements into functional product specifications.
• Develop and maintain competitive product roadmaps across access control and video solutions.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of products from concept to retirement.
• Define priorities based on market insights, company strategy, and product goals.

Video Solutions Ownership

• Own and drive the roadmap for video surveillance and video management offerings.
• Identify opportunities to integrate access control and video capabilities.
• Stay current on trends such as video analytics, AI‑driven surveillance, and cloud video.

New Product Opportunities

• Collaborate with Sales and leadership to identify growth opportunities and new product initiatives.

Security and Standards

• Define standards for security, uptime/SLA, and user experience.

Competitive Benchmarking

• Conduct analysis across competitors in access control and video markets.

New Product Introductions

• Support product launches including requirements, prioritization, documentation, and market readiness.

Relationship Management

• Build strong internal relationships across teams.
• Establish effective communication with external partners and stakeholders.

• Engineering Teams
• Product Leadership
• Sales & Marketing Teams
• Quality Assurance and Support Teams

Core Skills

• 3‑5+ years of Product Management experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in Product Lifecycle Management and New Product Development.
• Experience in access control and video/security systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Understanding

• Familiarity with hardware/software integration (embedded, IoT, or similar environments).
• Understanding of cloud‑based and on‑premise security systems.

Nice‑to‑Haven Experience

• Video management systems (VMS), IP cameras, video analytics.
• Experience transitioning products to cloud platforms.
• Exposure to AI or advanced analytics in video/security.

Your Approach

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and comfortable in dynamic environments.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.

Collaborative product and engineering organization across multiple security domains.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
• Part of a company modernizing the security industry.
• Work with cutting‑edge access control and video technologies.
• Drive real product impact across global customers.

Contract to Hire, located in Ottawa, ON. Hybrid workplace.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.