Functional Manager-Vehicle Cyber Security Manager

Bentley Motors Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury automotive company is seeking a Vehicle Cyber Security Manager to lead their Product Security team. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with security standards, and contributing to innovative projects in a rapidly evolving industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

35 days annual leave

Progression pathways and programmes

Optional car lease scheme

Health and life assurance benefits

Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Access to health and well-being resources

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Delivery focused Cyber Security Leader/Manager.
• 5+ years line management experience.
• Technical competency in product security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product security team.
• Oversee R&D product security deliverables.
• Run the R&D Steerco for product security.

Skills

Cyber Security Leadership

Project Management

Good Communication

Presentation Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Associate member of relevant professional institute

Job description

Function: Connected Car
Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Product Security team as the Vehicle Cyber Security Manager, where you'll lead a team of 8+ and take ownership of the Product Security function and the security case across all Bentley projects.

We're looking for an experienced People Manager with a strong technical foundation, a proactive approach to navigating the evolving automotive landscape, and a commitment to continuous learning. This role sits alongside the Connected Car team and reports directly to the Chief Product Security Officer.

Your main responsibilities include;

• Line management of product security team
• Project management and Planning
• Responsible for R&D product security deliverables (TARA, Requirements, Security product, Annual Audit support) for all projects
• Run the R&D Steerco and be responsible for Product security team

About the Team
Sitting within Electronic Engineering in R&D at Bentley, the vision of the Product security and connected car department is to provide our customers with a range of features and services that make their Bentley relationship the most rewarding, convenient and magical connected experience by integrating the vehicle into their personal ecosystem and meeting the Beyond100+ strategy.

About you - Skills and Experience

• Delivery focused and experienced Cyber Security Leader/Manager
• Product security compliance competencies ideally gained from within the automotive sector
• Line management experience (5+ years)
• Product security technical competency (UNECE - R155, R156, ISO21434, China GB CSMS, Korea CSMS)
• Project management and Planning
• Good communication at various levels in different forums
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to influence colleagues within your area of responsibility
• Engineering degree or equivalent is essential
• Associate member of relevant professional institute is desirable
• Good communication skills (German language would be advantageous)
• An understanding of cryptography, network and software security would be advantageous

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley's ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 30 May 2025