Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

Aurora Innovation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Innovation in Seattle is seeking an experienced Senior Product/Program Manager to lead security‑driven product initiatives across hardware and software. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to define features, assess risks, and drive strategic security controls.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, roadmap development, governance, and KPIs. Candidates should have 10+ years in technical product management, with cybersecurity experience, and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical product, program, or product management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience building product strategies and leading large programs.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience directing product development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to define security features and assess risks.
• Engage with hardware/software suppliers and partners to align on cybersecurity features.
• Develop high-level security roadmaps highlighting cross-functional dependencies.
• Lead security integration with governance, risk management integrated into product development.
• Define and report KPIs related to product and security risks.

Skills

Technical product management

Cybersecurity experience

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Job description

In this role, you will

• Collaborate with product teams: Work closely with product management, Software and Hardware Development, engineering, and security teams to define security features, assess product risks, prioritize security initiatives, create business and technical use cases, and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust.
• Engage with suppliers and development partners: Work closely with hardware and software suppliers and Tier1 development partners to define and align on cybersecurity features, drive their timely delivery, and ensure that contributions meet Aurora’s security standards and support overall product integrity and user trust.
• Develop high‑level security roadmap(s): Work closely with product and engineering leads to develop high‑level roadmaps and plans (Business and Technical) which will highlight and document cross‑functional dependencies as well as the critical path(s) of various programs and projects.
• Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance, governance, and risk management programs, ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development from hardware to support applications and that they are aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Product, Program or Product Management role, in the automotive or AV domain preferred and also cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing product strategies, building product use cases, leading large‑scale programs with an emphasis on project management, requirements management, and integrating hardware and software features into complex products.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional product teams.
• Hands‑on experience participating and directing product development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up, particularly in product‑focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements.
• Strong knowledge of auto industry security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO21434)
• Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, particularly in a product context.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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