Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

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The mission of Auroras OneTech Security Product Management team is to embed security into every aspect of Auroras productsspanning software hardware and services. As a Staff Technical Product &Program Manager Security you will be responsible for driving security strategy and initiatives across the organization ensuring that security is a fundamental and functional part of the Aurora product development process.

You will act as a bridge between Security and Product teams across the organization moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed execution to ensure that complex cross-functional security is successfully integrated into products developed across the company. Your ability to lead influence and manage large-scale security initiatives will be essential in safeguarding Auroras products and ensuring they meet the highest security standards.

The job level is negotiable based on experience. Flexible work locations are available (MTV SFO PIT SEA DET) for US-based employees (Full remote is not available for this role).

In this role you will

• Collaborate with product teams: Work closely with product management Software and Hardware Development engineering and security teams to define security features assess product risks prioritize security initiatives create business and technical use cases and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust.

• Engage with suppliers and development partners: Work closely with hardware and software suppliers and Tier1 development partners to define and align on cybersecurity features drive their timely delivery and ensure that contributions meet Auroras security standards and support overall product integrity and user trust.

• Develop high-level security roadmap(s): Work closely with product and engineering leads to develop high level roadmaps and plans (Business and Technical) which will highlight and document cross-functional dependencies as well as the critical path(s) of various programs and projects.

• Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance governance and risk management programs ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development from hardware to support applications and that they are aligned with company goals objectives.

• Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Technical Product Program or Product Management role in the automotive or AV domain preferred and also cybersecurity experience.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience developing product strategies building product use cases leading large-scale programs with an emphasis on project management requirements management and integrating hardware and software features into complex products.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional product teams.

• Hands-on experience participating and directing product development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up particularly in product-focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements.

• Strong knowledge of auto industry security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO21434)

• Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders particularly in a product context.

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP CISM or equivalent

For roles based in San Francisco CA Mountain View CA and Seattle WA: The salary range for this position is $181000 - $262000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh PA: The salary range for this position is $163000 - $236000 per year.

Auroras pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills experience qualifications relevant education or training and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus equity compensation and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity set outrageous goals and build a culture where we win together all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence up to 5 days per week based on operational needs.

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Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust and invest in the organizations long-term success by prioritizing working safely no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

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