Director of IT Security (m/f/d)

IDnow

IDnow is a leader in digital identity and fraud prevention in Europe with a mission to transform trust into the most powerful asset in the digital world, empowering enterprises with AI-driven, SaaS-based identity solutions that deliver scalable security, adaptive compliance, and real-time fraud prevention. Through its broad portfolio of digital identity and fraud prevention solutions, IDnow establishes, maintains and enriches trust throughout the customer journey, ensuring businesses can confidently and securely operate while leveraging digital identity to drive growth, security and scalability. The company has offices in Germany, United Kingdom, Romania and France, and is backed by renowned institutional investors, including Corsair Capital and Seventure Partners. Its portfolio of international clients spans a wide range of end markets including financial services, telecommunications, travel & mobility, gaming, and other industries. This position is based in Rennes Or Paris, France or in Munich or in Berlin , Germany     As Team Lead Product – Product & Program Management, you will sit at the intersection of product leadership and strategic program management. You will own and orchestrate IDnow's product portfolio of document-based identity verification methods— ensuring it remains commercially healthy, customer-ready, and compliantly maintained — while simultaneously driving the structured transition of these products onto IDnow's next-generation platform. You will report to our Director of Product in charge of the overall Doc-based IDV Product Portfolio. You will coordinate/ lead a team of Product Managers in a senior lead / player-coach model: setting direction and standards, unblocking delivery, and actively contributing yourself where it matters most. You will work hand-in-hand with the senior leadership to align cross-product priorities, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure the organization moves with strategic clarity through a period of meaningful platform evolution. This is a role for a seasoned product leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong people management credentials, and knows how to hold the line on product quality and customer trust — even while navigating change.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Program Management  * Lead the structured transition of IDnow's current product suite to the next-generation platform, balancing platform evolution with near-term product health and revenue protection  * Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success on transition sequencing, dependencies, and risk mitigation  * Translate business strategy into executable product and program plans with clear milestones and success criteria  Product Portfolio Leadership  * Own a product line end-to-end, ensuring each product meets commercial, regulatory, and operational standards throughout the transition period  * Define and track product KPIs and health metrics; report progress transparently to Product Leadership team and C-level stakeholders  * Represent the product in strategic customer conversations and pre-sales engagements where portfolio knowledge is critical  * Ensure timely and predictable delivery across the portfolio by driving clear prioritization, resolving cross-team dependencies, and maintaining strong stakeholder alignment throughout the product lifecycle  Team Leadership  * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers in a player-coach model — actively contributing to product work while elevating team capability and setting clear standards  * Coach PMs on prioritization, stakeholder management, and product thinking — building the next generation of product leadership within IDnow    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE * 5+ years of experience in product management and at least 3 years in a people-management role with formal direct reports   * Demonstrated ability to lead product teams through complexity - platform migrations, portfolio rationalization, or significant product transitions   * Strong strategic program management skills: able to structure ambiguous, multi-workstream initiatives and drive them to delivery  * Proven track record of shipping and maintaining high-quality B2B SaaS products in regulated or compliance-sensitive industries  * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - comfortable engaging C-level executives, customers, and engineering leadership equally  * Data-driven mindset with hands-on experience using analytics tools   * Fluency in English (German and/or French is a strong plus)    PERKS & BENEFITS * Health & Wellbeing: Use your full access to the mental health platform nilo, including 1on1 sessions. * We value personal and professional development: make full use of Udemy, our training platform with 24/7 access and unlimited content/course consumption incl. certification. * We make your remote work comfy: we provide support on equipment and offer flexible working hours. * We value collaboration & love to come together: regular onsite gatherings, internal initiatives and summer parties to connect outside of work. * May your family require your attention or other reasons apply: use the benefit of our paid special leave days. * Enjoy the possibility to combine work with a longer stay at your holiday destination or extend a weekend with our Workcation possibilities. * In addition to the perks & benefits above, we offer specific benefits that differ between our locations.   IDnow applies the principles of non-discrimination and equality: We strive to establish, maintain, and promote an open and inclusive recruitment process and working environment by respecting the principles of equal opportunities. Including but not limited to: sex, race or ethnic origin, religion or convictions, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Securitas

COUNTRY LEAD IT – GERMANY * Reports to: IT Cluster Director – Securitas Technology * Location: Germany * Language: German and English required PURPOSE The Country IT Lead will establish and lead Securitas Technology’s IT presence in Germany, acting as the strategic interface between IT and business. This role drives technology adoption, business process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives across the country while ensuring alignment with European IT strategy. The position will directly influence operational efficiency, technology roadmaps, and stakeholder collaboration. The role reports to the IT Cluster Director Securitas Technology and provides a unique opportunity to shape the IT function in Germany. Major Responsibilities Establish and Lead the German IT Function * Build and lead the IT function in Germany, defining priorities, processes, and governance aligned with European standards. * Serve as the primary IT advisor for local business stakeholders, ensuring strategic and operational IT decisions reflect business needs. * Partner with internal and external teams to drive effective technology deployment, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer. Drive Strategic IT Delivery and Program Execution * Lead critical programs and CRM implementation, ensuring seamless integration and adoption. * Translate business requirements into technical solutions, balancing operational needs with strategic objectives. * Monitor project execution, escalate risks proactively, and ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication * Act as the key liaison between local stakeholders and central European IT teams. * Facilitate collaboration, communication, and expectation management across functions and geographies. * Provide regular updates on project progress, IT initiatives, and country-level performance metrics. IT Business Planning and Budgeting * Support IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost management alongside the CFO and IT Cluster Director. * Align IT investments with business priorities, ensuring value-driven decision-making and efficient resource allocation. Team Development and Knowledge Transfer * Onboard and mentor future IT staff, fostering knowledge transfer and internal progression. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the German IT function. What Does Success look like * First 90 days: Understand the German business environment, build relationships with stakeholders, and familiarise with ERP programs. * First 6–12 months: Successfully implement new initiatives, establish IT governance, processes, and reporting standards, and deliver measurable improvements in IT service delivery. * Support strategic projects and stakeholder engagement to demonstrate value. Education * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Experience & Knowledge * 5+ years of senior IT experience, ideally in IT management, service delivery, or business analyst leadership roles. * Proven experience in ERP migrations, operational systems, endpoint management, cyber security, and digital transformation. * Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; fluency in German and English. * Experience working in service-based or security industries preferred. * Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. * Familiarity with ServiceNow, Microsoft and/or Oracle technologies, and IT project management methodologies. Skills and Competencies * Hands-on leadership and decision-making with ability to balance strategy and operational execution. * Change management and ability to drive adoption of new technologies and processes. * Business acumen and understanding of IT’s impact on organizational strategy. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning capabilities. * Influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels. Why Join Us? Strategic Impact: Establish and lead Germany’s IT function, shaping digital transformation and service delivery * Leadership Opportunity: Build and mentor the IT team. * Innovation & Growth: Contribute to high-impact programs and influence European IT strategy. * Empowered Role: Operate with autonomy and executive sponsorship to drive meaningful change. Our People Promise – Securitas Technology EVP Join a values-driven, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We offer clear career pathways, growth opportunities, recognition for achievements, and a global, collaborative team. You’ll do purposeful work that makes the world safer, with support for innovation and sustainability. As part of our EVP, we offer: * Career pathways and growth opportunities * A global, values-driven team * Recognition for achievements * Inclusive, collaborative culture * Purposeful work that makes the world safer * Support for innovation and sustainability Securitas Technology is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are welcome.

Superchat

At Superchat, we're rebuilding how businesses talk to their customers. The phone call, the contact form, the support ticket: all of it is being replaced by messaging and AI. We're building the platform that runs underneath. Founded in 2020, Superchat has become the platform of choice for 10,000+ businesses worldwide, from globally recognized brands like Allianz, Auto1, Enpal, Danone, and GASAG to the small businesses, dental practices, and one-person startups that need to look bigger than they are. Today, millions of messages flow through Superchat every single day. We started as a unified inbox: one place for every channel a customer might pick, WhatsApp, email, SMS, Instagram. Then ChatGPT happened, and the second chapter began: AI agents that respond across chat, email, and voice at the quality of the best human teams. We're 100 people, profitable, and have raised €18M in funding (last round 4.5 years ago, we've been growing on our own money since). Headquartered in Berlin. We're hiring a Director of Engineering to take operational leadership of our Engineering organization. You'll partner with the CTO on strategy, own people leadership across all engineering squads, and build the structures that let us scale. WHO WE WANT Experienced engineering leader. You bring 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams in B2B SaaS or product-led companies. Seen scale before. You have a track record of stewarding a team through a scaling phase and seeing the breakpoints first-hand. Technically credible. You come from a strong technical background (former Senior+/Staff level), read code comfortably, and can follow and contribute to technical architecture discussions. Builder of strong engineering systems. You have built career frameworks, calibration systems, and performance management processes - and run them with consistency and discipline. Clear communicator and strategic operator. You are a strong communicator who turns strategy into clear quarterly objectives and actionable plans for teams. High standards, low ego. You combine high standards with a low-ego, builder mentality and lead by example rather than hierarchy. Structured, calm, and execution-focused. You know how to scale execution quality and operational discipline without slowing teams dow WHO WE DON’T WANT Hands-on architect first. You still want to spend 30%+ of your time coding or personally owning architecture decisions instead of scaling teams and engineering execution. Needs a large support structure. You rely heavily on fully built HR or people operations structures to manage performance, hiring, and team development. First-time engineering manager. You are entering engineering leadership for the first time and have not yet experienced scaling teams and organizations firsthand. YOUR DAY TO DAY * You run regular 1:1s with Engineering Managers and select senior engineers to support growth, alignment, and execution * You lead growth conversations, performance reviews, and calibration sessions across the engineering organization * You own key parts of the hiring process - from interviewing and org design to closing strong candidates * You sponsor and prioritize tech debt reduction and long-term architectural investments together with engineering leadership * You review squad delivery progress, surface blockers early, and maintain a high quality bar across teams * You work closely with the CTO on org design, hiring strategy, and headcount planning * You coordinate roadmap priorities and engineering capacity planning together with the CPO STAKEHOLDERS CTO: Your manager and closest partner on strategy and org design CPO: Counterpart on the Product side Engineering Managers: Your direct reports People Ops: Partner on compensation and hiring processes WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE US Mission that matters. Real impact on small businesses, not abstract metrics Executive-level ownership. Opportunity to shape and scale the engineering organization during a critical growth phase Funded with conviction. $16.5M raised with a strong trajectory toward profitability Modern stack. Kotlin/Quarkus, AWS, TypeScript/React/Next.js, LangGraph for AI - with intentionally low tech debt for our stage High-impact leadership scope. Influence engineering strategy, org design, execution quality, and cross-functional collaboration end-to-end Berlin office in Prenzlauer Berg. Hybrid setup with 2 work-from-home days, team events, and fully stocked office Squad-based organization. Each squad owns its domain end-to-end with strong accountability and autonomy PMs report to the CPO, not Engineering. Product strategy stays focused, consistent, and clearly prioritized Engineers own technical decisions. Directors and EMs challenge, support, and sponsor decisions — but do not override engineering judgment Hybrid by design. Our Berlin office is the center of gravity, with 2 WFH days as the standard setup Direct feedback culture. Transparent, respectful, and candid communication across all levels of the organization Two career tracks. Clear long-term growth paths for both ICs (Junior → Staff) and Engineering Managers, with explicit reversibility between tracks Benefits & Culture * Choose between an Urban Sports Club/John Reed membership or a public transport/Dance subscription * Regular company and team events * Annual personal development budget of €500 for conferences, courses, books, career coaching, and more * An inclusive and exciting startup culture that enables fast professional and personal growth * Beautiful office in the heart of Berlin (Prenzlauer Allee 242) with free snacks, drinks, and top-notch equipment We want to build a community, not just a company. It’s important to us to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy spending time together - whether that’s through HYROX training, golfing, beer pong tournaments, running clubs, Warhammer, weekend activities, or whatever kind of community you’d like to help build here! We're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the description. At Superchat, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously. Relocating to Berlin? We support you with practical relocation help. You'll feel home in no time. We look forward to your application! 🙂 With your application you agree to our privacy policy.