We are seeking an experienced Biometric Project Manager to lead identity, access, and biometric technology initiatives across a large, high-traffic, customer-facing environment.This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project execution, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation of facial recognition and biometric solutions in a regulated and operationally complex environment.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 5–8 years of experience in project management, preferably within biometric, identity, security, or digital transformation projects;
• Must have proven experience managing technology implementation projects, including system integrations;
• Must have strong understanding of biometric and facial recognition technologies, identity verification, or access control systems;
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, planning, execution, UAT, and go-live;
• Ability to work effectively with IT, security, operations, and external vendors;
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Experience with biometric, facial recognition, or identity management platforms, including exposure to physical security systems such as CCTV, access control, or smart infrastructure;
• Familiarity with data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance related to biometric and identity data;
• Experience delivering projects in high-volume or mission-critical environments (e.g. hospitality, transport, retail, public venues);
• Knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies; project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) are an advantage;

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage biometric and facial recognition projects from initiation through delivery and post-implementation support;
• Work with business, security, and operations stakeholders to gather requirements and define solution scope and use cases;
• Coordinate with IT teams and vendors on system design, integration, testing, and deployment;
• Oversee UAT planning, execution, defect tracking, and resolution;
• Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets; provide regular status updates to stakeholders;
• Ensure solutions comply with data privacy, security, and governance standards;
• Support change management, training, and user adoption for operational teams;
• Monitor post-implementation performance and drive continuous improvement and optimisation.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Dianne Antonio at dianne.a@sciente.com quoting the job title.