Lead Product Manager, Identity & Evidence Verification
CLEAR is seeking a Lead Product Manager to own the Identity Verification Platform, driving the strategy and roadmap for identity and evidence systems across consumer and enterprise products. This role requires deep expertise in identity proofing, authentication, and fraud systems, with a focus on building scalable, reusable identity layers and ensuring compliance with NIST frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Own the Identity Verification Platform strategy and roadmap across consumer and enterprise products
- Build reusable proofing, verification, and evidence services for all CLEAR surfaces
- Advance Identity Assurance & Evidence Systems to improve assurance, reduce cost, and increase coverage
- Drive alignment with NIST frameworks while maintaining flexibility for real-world use cases
- Lead cross-functional execution with engineering, design, operations, legal/compliance, and external partners
About the role
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+ 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 Platform Lead the strategy and roadmap for CLEAR’s identity and evidence platform across consumer (CLEAR+) and enterprise (CLEAR1) products Build reusable proofing, verification, and evidence services that power all CLEAR surfaces (mobile, web, airport, partner integrations) Advance Identity Assurance & Evidence Systems Expand and optimize source verification to improve assurance, reduce cost, and increase coverage Define how identity is established (proofing) vs.
, document verification, biometrics, device intelligence, data corroboration) Familiarity with standards such as NIST 800-63 or equivalent assurance frameworks Exceptional analytical skills—ability to decompose ambiguity and identify root causes quickly Proven ability to define and execute multi-quarter strategies across complex systems Strong grasp of cost structures and ability to drive meaningful efficiency improvements Relentless focus on measurement—defines success through clear metrics and outcomes Ability to balance customer experience, security, compliance, and business goals Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a highly cross-functional environment High ownership mentality—operates with urgency, accountability, and attention to detail How 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.
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