We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Epic Owner / Technical Project Manager to take a key role in the late-stage cybersecurity activities of an automotive platform project, with a strong focus on achieving UNECE R155 Vehicle Type Approval (VTA).
The role requires a combination of automotive cybersecurity expertise, technical project leadership, regulatory compliance knowledge, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity activities to ensure vehicle development is aligned with and compliant with UNECE R155 requirements.
- Drive cybersecurity work toward successful Vehicle Type Approval (VTA).
- Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity compliance risks and define appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Develop and manage short- and long-term plans for cybersecurity-related epics and activities.
- Ensure cybersecurity activities are completed according to agreed timelines and project milestones.
- Coordinate dependencies across Product Owners, Epic Owners, cybersecurity architects, engineering teams, certification teams, project governance, and external partners.
- Support vehicle cybersecurity architects in completing the required Product Cybersecurity (PCS) Case before Vehicle Type Approval.
- Participate in and present cybersecurity evidence during audits, assessments, certification activities, and Vehicle Type Approval discussions.
- Ensure required cybersecurity documentation and compliance evidence are complete and ready for approval.
Required Qualifications
- * Strong experience in automotive cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with UNECE R155 and automotive cybersecurity compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity vehicle type approval audits and/or cybersecurity certification processes.
- Experience supporting or preparing cybersecurity documentation and evidence for Vehicle Type Approval.
- Strong technical project management and technical leadership skills.
- Experience leading and coordinating complex, cross-functional engineering activities.
- Strong risk management, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical experts, management, certification teams, and external stakeholders.
Meritorious Qualifications
- * Experience with ISO/SAE 21434.
- Experience with automotive cybersecurity cases, compliance evidence, or cybersecurity assurance processes.
- Previous experience working with OEM vehicle development processes.
- Experience working with large-scale automotive platform or vehicle development programs.
Ideal ProfileThe ideal candidate combines automotive cybersecurity expertise with strong project leadership. You should understand not only cybersecurity engineering but also the practical requirements of R155 compliance, cybersecurity audits, certification, and Vehicle Type Approval.
Previous direct involvement in a vehicle cybersecurity type approval or certification process is highly valued.
