Program Manager

INNOVA IRV; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technological innovation organization in Madrid seeks a Retech Program Manager to lead a cybersecurity evaluation lab focused on IoT and AI security. The role requires extensive project management experience, expertise in penetration testing, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should possess a Master's degree in a related field and excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. This position offers a unique chance to drive innovation and collaboration across various sectors.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in project management or cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Expertise in penetration testing, hardware security, and AI-driven cybersecurity risks.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategic positioning of a cybersecurity evaluation lab focused on IoT and AI.
• Supervise cybersecurity evaluation processes including penetration testing and security validation.
• Establish partnerships with universities and industry leaders for knowledge transfer.

Conocimientos

Project management

Cybersecurity leadership

Penetration testing

Teamwork

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science or Telecommunication

Herramientas

Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, ISCA, ISC2, OCSP)

Descripción del empleo

Retech Program Manager

As a Retech Program Manager to lead the establishment, operation and strategic development of a cybersecurity evaluation lab focused on IoT and Artificial Intelligence security. This role combines a technical background in cybersecurity, project management with a strong focus on business development, ecosystem engagement, and partnership building across industry, academia, and public institutions. To tackle the complexity of today´s challenges faced by companies, you will bring a strong background in advanced security techniques applied to HW based processes and products. If you have a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity and microelectronics, this role offers you an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead the strategic positioning of this center of excellence in IoT and AI security testing, evaluation, and certification; define and execute a business development roadmap to attract clients, collaborators, and funding opportunities; ensure alignment with national and European cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, and best practices; revise evaluation results and verify technical reports; surveil and monitor subcontractor activities.
• Technical & Operational Management: Supervise cybersecurity evaluation and certification processes, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance auditing (ENS, IEC 60601‑4‑5, CPSTIC), and security validation of AI solutions; implement and oversee secure testing environments for IoT devices and AI‑driven applications; manage laboratory resources, infrastructure and technical staff.
• Research & Development: Lead and contribute to R&D projects in cybersecurity, particularly in hardware‑based security, cryptographic techniques, and AI security; collaborate with national and international research institutions, government bodies, and private sector entities to drive innovation; conduct research of vulnerabilities related to IT solutions under evaluation.
• Industry & Academic Collaboration: Establish partnerships with universities, research centers, industry leaders, and government agencies; promote knowledge transfer activities, training programs, and public‑private collaborations; support the digital transformation of Andalusian industries through cybersecurity initiatives.

Minimum Requiriments

• 5+ years of experience in project management or cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Computer Science, Telecommunication or equivalent Master’s degree.
• Expertise in penetration testing, hardware security, network security, and AI-driven cybersecurity risks.
• Aptitude for teamwork. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in relationship management for creating synergies with companies, research centers, and universities, and transforming industry needs into R&D proposals.
• PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunication or equivalent.
• Pen-testing projects development experience and adaptation to the National Security Scheme.
• Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, ISCA, ISC2, OCSP…).
• Digital security strategies definition and cybersecurity applied R&D teams’ coordination.
• Awareness on computer architecture concepts, including cache mechanisms, memory hierarchical structures and communication protocols.

About Innova IRV Foundation

Innova IRV Foundation is a center for technological innovation applied to the industry that promotes, develops and encourages knowledge transfer activities to generate value in the market with focus in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Advanced Communications and Microelectronics. Applied technologies of interest are circular economy, food tech, industry 4.0, digital health, aerospace systems and connected vehicle.