Senior Level Product Program Manager Jobs

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager, Product Security

LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Hybrid; 3 days in office/week)

PAY RANGE: $86 - $96/hr.

DURATION: 12 Months

TOP 3 SKILLS:

- At least 6 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- A solid technical background in cybersecurity (network security, cryptography, secure software development) with experience identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and managing security lifecycle programs across multiple domains (e.g., vehicle architecture, telematics, cloud).

Position Summary:

The Client has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering and product leaders to make cybersecurity an integral part of both their long-term plans and tactical work despite conflicting priorities and tight schedules. On one side, you will make it easy for teams to say "yes" to security initiatives by developing project schedules, identifying milestones, flagging risks, estimating budgets, and clearly communicating priorities and progress. On the other side, you will facilitate the work of Product Security teams by aligning team capabilities and availability to needs, projects, priorities, and timelines; by relentlessly over-communicating what you did, are doing, and plan to do; and by critically examining, fine-tuning, and suggesting tools and processes teams use to get things done. The Product Security organization is a specialist, multi-team group that focuses on the cybersecurity aspects of anything related to the core product - our mobility service. Product Security serves a number of engineering teams across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and other divisions. The group collaborates with and implements the policy of company-wide information security and governance organizations.

Responsibilities:

- Work with engineering teams, product teams, and leaders to translate corporate strategy into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables while driving cybersecurity initiatives across connected vehicle systems
- Drive product security initiatives across connected vehicle systems, ensuring protection of in-vehicle networks, telematics, and cloud-based services and own programs such as product risk assessment and management, incident response and continuous monitoring for various company milestones.
- Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives and establish standard reports for effective stakeholder communications on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
- Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, security, policy/legal) to design and implement secure architectures and integrate cybersecurity protocols into vehicle development processes
- Create, manage, and refine processes and tools to identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in vehicle systems, developing mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29), while demonstrating, testing, and gathering feedback on security product initiatives
- Analyze and report on deployed security tools and provide information needed for the development of security products to all stakeholders
- As a senior member of the Program Management organization, set meeting agendas to eliminate bottlenecks, model *** values, ensure diverse voices are heard, and help develop the next generation of Program Management specialists

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- At least 6 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- Strong track record of managing complex, long-running, cross-functional projects
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
- Strong Technical and Analytical Skills: A solid technical background in cybersecurity (network security, cryptography, secure software development) with experience identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and managing security lifecycle programs across multiple domains (e.g., vehicle architecture, telematics, cloud).
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments and to advance your goals without having direct authority

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in Automotive Cybersecurity: Extensive experience (5+ years) managing cybersecurity programs specific to the automotive industry, with a solid understanding of cybersecurity in connected vehicles, embedded systems, and automotive protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, V2X)

Education:

- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.