Head of Product (Biometrics) in London

Head of Product (Biometrics) in London

London Full-Time On-site
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iProov provides science-based biometric solutions that enable the world’s most security-conscious organizations to streamline secure remote onboarding and authentication for digital and physical access. Our award-winning liveness technology and iSOC offer unmatched resilience against deepfakes and generative AI threats while ensuring effortless, scalable user experiences. Trusted by leading governments and enterprises, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.K. Home Office, GovTech Singapore, ING, and UBS, iProov sets the standard in biometric identity assurance.This global trust is built not only on our technology but on the strength of the people behind it. For us, diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.The RoleReports to: Chief Product OfficerLocation: WeWork Waterloo, London - Hybrid (At least twice per week)Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (20%) + Share Options + UK iProov BenefitsAs the world leader in consumer-facing biometrics, iProov is looking for a leader to take our flagship products into a new era. Cybercriminals are using AI-driven attacks and impersonation to target the world's enterprises, governments, and everyday users. We believe strong biometric assurance is essential to protecting them and their customers.We are looking for a Head of Product to lead our biometrics portfolio, the core technology that powers every part of iProov's business. This includes our flagship products, Dynamic Liveness and Express Liveness, a pipeline of innovation products being prepared for market, and internal platforms that support the wider organisation.As Head of Product, you will lead a team of Product Managers to maintain the market leadership of our flagship products and bring our innovation portfolio to commercial success. Because these products sit at the centre of the business, you will be the connective tissue between Product and every function it touches, including Engineering, Security, Data, Innovation, Sales, Pre-sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Legal. You will set the strategy and direction for the portfolio, remove blockers for your team, and build the cross-functional relationships that make the portfolio succeed.How you can make an impactAs Head of Product for Biometrics, you will report to the Chief Product Officer and be responsible for all aspects of product success, including:Vision & Strategy: Define and evolve the vision, value proposition, and roadmap for iProov's biometrics portfolio, aligned to customer needs and company goals.Portfolio Leadership: Maintain and grow the market leadership of our flagship liveness products while taking innovation products from incubation to commercial launch.Platform Stewardship: Ensure the internal products that underpin the wider organisation remain reliable, scalable, and fit for the business's evolving needs.Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of customer obsession, experimentation, and delivery excellence.Cross-Organisational Alignment: Build strong partnerships across the business, resolving dependencies and conflicting priorities so your team can move quickly.Customer & Market Insight: Stay close to strategic customers, partners, and the evolving threat landscape, and build a discovery practice across the team that keeps the whole portfolio grounded in real customer problems.Portfolio Roadmap & Prioritisation: Own the portfolio roadmap and make the hard trade-offs across flagship, innovation, and internal products, balancing near‑term revenue, long‑term bets, and the needs of the wider business.Go-To-Market Leadership: Own the commercial narrative for the portfolio, partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success leadership to set launch strategy, positioning, and pricing direction for flagship and new products.Outcomes & Accountability: Set the success measures for the portfolio and hold the team to them, using commercial and product performance data to guide investment decisions and report progress to senior leadership.What we would like to see from youExperience leading teams and developing talentA track record of owning a significant product portfolio and taking products through the full lifecycle to commercial successA background in B2B technology and complex sales cyclesExperience in high-growth, tech-first environments, with comfort in ambiguity and shifting prioritiesExperience introducing product frameworks and driving organisational changeThe ability to translate vision into strategy and roadmaps, using data to guide decisionsStrong influence across Engineering, Security, Sales, Marketing, and senior leadership, with the confidence to say "no" and explain whyClear, compelling communication with any audience, from engineers to large groupsNice-to-havesExperience in biometrics, identity verification, or fraud preventionExperience of working on products based on AI modelsExperience of working on security products and understanding riskFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIST, GDPR, ISO, ICAO)25 days Annual Leave, plus 8

Head of Product (Biometrics) in London employer: iProov

iProov is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. With a hybrid working model in the UK, employees enjoy a wealth of benefits including generous annual leave, personal career coaching, and access to an award-winning learning platform, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in biometric security solutions.

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