About the position
CI Solutions is seeking a Product Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end connected experience — including the Badge web platform, connected reader infrastructure (CICR), and the MyBadge mobile app, which is currently in development. This is a pivotal and high-impact role for a strategic, execution-driven leader who wants to shape how identity and access work across K-12 campuses. You’ll guide development through launch and beyond — not just shipping features but defining the experience for students, staff, and administrators. A deep understanding of CI Solutions’ unique role in the market — as a trusted partner to schools blending software, hardware, and service — will help you influence roadmap priorities and inspire innovation. Your ability to connect the dots across user needs, technical realities, and market trends will set you apart.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Connected Product Vision
- Define and own the strategy for a seamless identity experience across the Badge platform, readers, and mobile.
- Drive MyBadge Mobile App to Market
- Partner with design and engineering to launch and evolve our mobile app. Balance secure credentialing with intuitive UX and mobile-first adoption.
- Build & Execute the Product Roadmap
- Maintain a clear, customer-aligned roadmap across the web platform, hardware integrations, and mobile ecosystem.
- Understand the K-12 Landscape
- Engage with customers and internal teams to uncover pain points unique to education. Use this insight to influence product decisions and shape differentiated solutions.
- Bridge Hardware and Software
- Lead initiatives that integrate secure card readers, cloud systems, and mobile devices into a connected experience.
- Ensure User-Centered Design
- Champion a cohesive experience across physical and digital touchpoints, from card issuance to mobile access.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Work closely with engineering, operations, implementation, and support to deliver product releases that are operationally sound and customer-ready.
Requirements
- Organized communicator who excels at translating problems into clear, actionable requirements
- 3-5+ years of product management experience in SaaS, identity, or platform-based environments
- Experience launching and scaling mobile applications in production
- Familiarity with connected hardware or physical access systems (e.g., RFID readers, secure credentials)
- Strong ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
- Passion for solving meaningful problems in complex environments — particularly in education or public institutions
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the K-12 EdTech or campus security industry
- Knowledge of card issuance systems, mobile credentials, or secure element (SE) technologies
- Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Figma, Salesforce
- Comfort navigating compliance, procurement, or IT security expectations in schools
Benefits
- Salary Base Range: $115,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Hybrid Position
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Company Profit Sharing
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the K-12 education space
