Lead Product Manager, Identity & Evidence Verification

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.We're hiring a Product Lead to lead the evolution of our identity and evidence platform powering both CLEAR Travel and CLEAR1. This role is responsible for evolving the systems that establish, maintain, and leverage high-integrity identity across consumer and enterprise experiences—enabling seamless, secure interactions wherever CLEAR operates.What You’ll Do:Own the Identity Verification PlatformLead the strategy and roadmap for CLEAR’s identity and evidence platform across consumer (CLEAR+) and enterprise (CLEAR1) productsBuild reusable proofing, verification, and evidence services that power all CLEAR surfaces (mobile, web, airport, partner integrations)Advance Identity Assurance & Evidence SystemsExpand and optimize source verification to improve assurance, reduce cost, and increase coverageDefine how identity is established (proofing) vs. continuously evaluated (signals), and evolve both layers over timeDrive alignment with National Institute of Standards and Technology frameworks (e.g., IAL2/IAL3) while maintaining flexibility for real-world use casesBuild a Scalable, Reusable Identity LayerDecouple identity from individual products—ensuring identity can be created once and leveraged across multiple experiences and relying partiesDevelop systems for evidence storage, re-use, and auditability to support network-level advantagesEnsure interoperability with emerging standards (e.g., mDoc / ISO 18013-7)Optimize Cost, Performance, and ResiliencyDrive down cost per proofing/verification through orchestration, vendor strategy, and intelligent fallback systemsImprove success rates and reduce false negatives/positives across all identity flowsBuild resiliency into critical identity services to support high-scale, real-time environmentsOwn Data Integrity, Observability, and ComplianceTreat data integrity and traceability as first-class requirements across all identity systemsBuild reporting, alerting, and audit tooling across all assurance layers and dependenciesEnsure systems are proactively compliant with regulatory and audit requirements—not reactiveDrive Cross-Platform ExperiencesEnsure seamless interoperability between airport, mobile, web, and partner experiencesIdentify and eliminate friction across enrollment, verification, account management, and recovery flowsEnable new identity-powered experiences across CLEAR+ and CLEAR1 ecosystemsLead Cross-Functional ExecutionPartner with engineering, design, operations, legal/compliance, and external partnersTranslate complex identity and regulatory requirements into clear product directionDrive alignment across teams and hold stakeholders accountable to outcomesOperate as a Domain LeaderServe as an internal expert on identity, proofing, and verificationStay ahead of industry trends (fraud, deepfakes, synthetic identity, standards evolution)Continuously identify opportunities to strengthen CLEAR’s identity moatWhat you’re great at:8+ years of product management experience, preferably in identity, fintech, security, or highly regulated environmentsStrong technical fluency across backend systems, APIs, and distributed architecturesDeep understanding of identity proofing, authentication, and fraud systems (e.g., document verification, biometrics, device intelligence, data corroboration)Familiarity with standards such as NIST 800-63 or equivalent assurance frameworksExceptional analytical skills—ability to decompose ambiguity and identify root causes quicklyProven ability to define and execute multi-quarter strategies across complex systemsStrong grasp of cost structures and ability to drive meaningful efficiency improvementsRelentless focus on measurement—defines success through clear metrics and outcomesAbility to balance customer experience, security, compliance, and business goalsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a highly cross-functional environmentHigh ownership mentality—operates with urgency, accountability, and attention to detailHow You'll be Rewarded:At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs. We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The total compensation range for this role is $300,000-$350,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.This range represents the combined base salary and new hire equity package (in Restricted Stock Units) for this position at CLEAR. Additionally, this role will be eligible for refresh equity grants as part of our ongoing compensation program. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. All stock based compensation will be subject to the terms and conditions of applicable agreements.CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.#LI-Onsite