Director - Secure Credential Design and Delivery
Position Summary
IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is seeking a Director of Secure Credential Design & Delivery. This senior leadership role reports to the CTO and is responsible for end-to-end delivery of secure credential programs across design, engineering, and manufacturing domains.
Scope of Responsibility
Executive leadership of cross-functional delivery teams: Secure Credential Design, Software Engineering, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering
Own delivery of secure credential programs from concept through factory production and go-live
Develop and manage integrated, cross-functional program schedules
Drive risk management, dependency resolution, and change control
Lead execution cadence: Daily stand-ups, Sprint / backlog governance, Executive reviews and status reporting
Unify execution across design, software, QA, and manufacturing
Ensure alignment between: Design intent and manufacturability, Software systems and production workflows, QA validation and release readiness
Eliminate silos and resolve cross-team dependencies
AI-Driven Delivery Acceleration: Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI across the lifecycle, including: Design automation and concept generation, Rapid prototyping and iteration of secure credential layouts, Code generation / developer productivity tools, Automated test generation and QA validation acceleration
Establish AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and improve throughput
Partner with engineering leadership to embed AI into tooling, pipelines, and processes
Implement and scale delivery frameworks (Agile / hybrid) with strong JIRA discipline
Establish structured backlog management, sprint execution, and reporting standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and increase predictability
Implement KPI dashboards and data-driven execution management
Customer & Executive Engagement: Serve as senior delivery lead interfacing with customer PMOs, Provide transparent, proactive communication on program status, risks, and mitigation
People Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, Build leadership bench strength across design, engineering, and program management, Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations, Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
BA or BS with 10+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs
Successfully passed various background screenings including criminal history, education, credit, and drug screen, as well as obtained any required program specific credentials and certifications
Must be a sole US citizen without dual citizenship
Experience spanning: Product / design (physical or secure products), Manufacturing / production environments, Software development lifecycle (Agile or hybrid)
Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, QA, and program management
Strong program management expertise: Integrated scheduling, Risk/dependency management, Executive communication
Experience leading digital transformation or AI-enabled productivity initiatives, Agile / program management certifications
Location
Onsite at our Bedford, MA location, but potential for remote outside of Bedford, MA for the right candidate preferably in Eastern Time Zone.
Salary Range
The US base salary for this full-time position is $160K - $180K plus bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
About the Role
Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely.