Cybersecurity Project Leader

Faurecia; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Leader to manage end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives for automotive programs from concept through production. You will leverage extensive project management experience and deep cybersecurity expertise to ensure compliant implementations and strong cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering, with 3+ years in automotive cybersecurity, and familiarity with ISO 21434, ASPICE, and related security technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity activities for automotive projects from concept through production.
• Develop cybersecurity concepts, requirements, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and manage Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and applicable cybersecurity regulations.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Drive cybersecurity reviews, validation activities, and issue resolutions.

Skills

ISO 21434

TARA

HSM & Secure Boot

RSA & ECDSA

ASPICE & V-model

Android Automotive

AutOSAR OS

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Project Leader will be responsible for driving the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity projects, from RFQ (Request for Quotation) to SOP (Start of Production). Leverage extensive project management experience, strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills, and deep cybersecurity expertise to ensure the implementation of cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and development processes.

Main Missions:

• Lead cybersecurity activities for automotive projects from concept through production.
• Develop cybersecurity concepts, requirements, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and manage Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and applicable cybersecurity regulations.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Drive cybersecurity reviews, validation activities, and issue resolutions.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and competencies:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of Engineering experience including 3 years of automotive cybersecurity.
• Previous experiences serving as a technical leader ideally for cybersecurity
• Experienced developing cybersecurity work products in accordance with ISO 21434 including TARA, cybersecurity concepts, vulnerability analysis, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience in IVI, ADAS, Display, or connected vehicle product development within an automotive supplier or OEM environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISO 21434, UNECE R155, NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and management.
• Experience in cybersecurity technologies, including Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Boot, Secure Software Updates, Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC), True Random Number Generators (TRNG), and cryptographic algorithms such as RSA and ECDSA.
• Experience in development processes V-model and ASPICE
• Knowledge of IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) and Android Automotive, Linux, AUTOSAR OS products and architecture
• Knowledge of the use and applicability of AI in vulnerability detection and resolution.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com